Discontinued — last reported Q3 '23

Current Liabilities

Accrued Compensation

Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Accrued Compensation increased by 8.8% to $147.76M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.6%, from $138.66M to $147.76M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Accrued Compensation shows an upward trend with a 13.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ3 2023

How to read this metric

An increase often reflects higher performance-based bonus accruals or headcount growth, while a decrease may signal lower variable compensation payouts.

Detailed definition

This reflects the liability for earned but unpaid employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits at the balance sheet date. It...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by service-oriented firms and asset managers as a primary operating liability.

Metric ID: accrued_compensation

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$117.35M$100.38M$141.58M$126.32M$152.22M$127.24M$165.79M$139.11M$135.49M$111.79M$163.77M$185.13M$127.71M$121.72M$138.66M$193.11M$119.86M$135.85M$147.76M
QoQ Change-14.5%+41.1%-10.8%+20.5%-16.4%+30.3%-16.1%-2.6%-17.5%+46.5%+13.0%-31.0%-4.7%+13.9%+39.3%-37.9%+13.3%+8.8%
YoY Change+29.7%+26.8%+17.1%+10.1%-11.0%-12.1%-1.2%+33.1%-5.7%+8.9%-15.3%+4.3%-6.1%+11.6%+6.6%
Range$100.38M$193.11M
CAGR+5.3%
Avg YoY Growth+6.4%
Median YoY Growth+6.6%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s accrued compensation?
Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (ZM) reported accrued compensation of $147.76M in Q3 2025.
How has Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s accrued compensation changed year-over-year?
Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s accrued compensation increased by 6.6% year-over-year, from $138.66M to $147.76M.
What is the long-term trend for Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s accrued compensation?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s accrued compensation has grown at a 13.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $118.64M to $193.11M.
What does accrued compensation mean?
The amount of money the company owes employees for work already performed but not yet paid.