Current Liabilities

Compensation and benefits

Wesco International Compensation and benefits decreased by 28.1% to $203.50M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 20.9%, from $168.30M to $203.50M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows an upward trend with a 7.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase often correlates with seasonal bonus cycles or headcount growth, while a decrease may signal payout timing changes.

Detailed definition

This represents short-term obligations to employees, including unpaid wages, bonuses, commissions, and vacation pay. It...

Peer comparison

Service-based companies typically carry higher employee-related liabilities than capital-intensive firms.

Metric ID: current_liabilities_employee_related_liabilities_current

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$220.05M$285.36M$314.96M$184.31M$210.09M$239.31M$269.10M$121.60M$140.60M$162.10M$191.70M$147.90M$191.20M$219.90M$242.30M$168.30M$212.90M$251.10M$283.00M$203.50M
QoQ Change+29.7%+10.4%-41.5%+14.0%+13.9%+12.4%-54.8%+15.6%+15.3%+18.3%-22.8%+29.3%+15.0%+10.2%-30.5%+26.5%+17.9%+12.7%-28.1%
YoY Change-4.5%-16.1%-14.6%-34.0%-33.1%-32.3%-28.8%+21.6%+36.0%+35.7%+26.4%+13.8%+11.3%+14.2%+16.8%+20.9%
Range$121.60M$314.96M
CAGR-1.6%
Avg YoY Growth+2.1%
Median YoY Growth+12.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wesco International's compensation and benefits?
Wesco International (WCC) reported compensation and benefits of $203.50M in Q1 2026.
How has Wesco International's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
Wesco International's compensation and benefits increased by 20.9% year-over-year, from $168.30M to $203.50M.
What is the long-term trend for Wesco International's compensation and benefits?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Wesco International's compensation and benefits has grown at a 7.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $198.54M to $283.00M.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
Short-term debts owed to employees for earned wages, bonuses, and benefits.