Operating
Accrued compensation and employee benefits
Vistra Accrued compensation and employee benefits increased by 23.7% to -$135M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 23.7%, from -$177M to -$135M.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates that employee-related costs are being accrued but not yet paid, preserving cash in the short term.
Detailed definition
Captures the net change in accrued compensation, bonuses, and employee benefit obligations. This reflects the timing of...
Peer comparison
Standard operating liability found in all labor-intensive industries.
Metric ID:
operating_increase_decrease_in_employee_related_liabilitiesHistorical Data
8 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$59M | $38M | -$79M | $81M | -$169M | $86M | -$177M | -$135M |
| QoQ Change | — | +164.4% | -307.9% | +202.5% | -308.6% | +150.9% | -305.8% | +23.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | -33.9% | +113.2% | -113.9% | +6.2% | -4.7% | +23.7% |
Range-$177M – $86M
CAGR+60.5%
Avg YoY Growth-1.6%
Median YoY Growth+0.7%
Accrued compensation and employee benefits at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Vistra's accrued compensation and employee benefits?
- Vistra (VST) reported accrued compensation and employee benefits of -$135M in Q1 2026.
- How has Vistra's accrued compensation and employee benefits changed year-over-year?
- Vistra's accrued compensation and employee benefits increased by 23.7% year-over-year, from -$177M to -$135M.
- What does accrued compensation and employee benefits mean?
- The change in the amount of money owed to employees for wages and benefits.