Current Liabilities

Accrued salaries, wages and benefits

West Pharmaceutical Services Accrued salaries, wages and benefits decreased by 46.6% to $72.60M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.1%, from $67.80M to $72.60M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accrued salaries, wages and benefits shows an upward trend with a 5.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Significant increases may reflect accrued bonuses or changes in headcount, while decreases may indicate the timing of payroll or bonus payouts.

Detailed definition

The liability for earned but unpaid employee compensation, including wages, bonuses, and benefits as of the balance shee...

Peer comparison

Generally consistent across companies with similar labor-intensive business models.

Metric ID: current_liabilities_accrued_salaries_wages_and_benefits_current

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$116.30M$77.50M$78.80M$76.80M$65.70M$85.40M$90.50M$105.90M$66.50M$82.90M$79.60M$73.50M$67.80M$93.40M$111.80M$135.90M$72.60M
QoQ Change-33.4%+1.7%-2.5%-14.5%+30.0%+6.0%+17.0%-37.2%+24.7%-4.0%-7.7%-7.8%+37.8%+19.7%+21.6%-46.6%
YoY Change-34.0%-15.2%+8.4%+37.9%+1.2%-2.9%-12.0%-30.6%+2.0%+12.7%+40.5%+84.9%+7.1%
Range$65.70M$135.90M
CAGR-11.1%
Avg YoY Growth+7.7%
Median YoY Growth+2.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Pharmaceutical Services's accrued salaries, wages and benefits?
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) reported accrued salaries, wages and benefits of $72.60M in Q1 2026.
How has West Pharmaceutical Services's accrued salaries, wages and benefits changed year-over-year?
West Pharmaceutical Services's accrued salaries, wages and benefits increased by 7.1% year-over-year, from $67.80M to $72.60M.
What is the long-term trend for West Pharmaceutical Services's accrued salaries, wages and benefits?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), West Pharmaceutical Services's accrued salaries, wages and benefits has grown at a 5.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $106.00M to $135.90M.
What does accrued salaries, wages and benefits mean?
The amount of money the company owes employees for work performed but not yet paid.