Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current)
Abbott Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) increased by 13.0% to $2.13B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 13.0%, from $1.88B to $2.13B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) shows a downward trend with a -6.1% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase indicates a growing pension deficit, potentially requiring higher future cash contributions, while a decrease signals improved funding status.
Detailed definition
This represents the long-term liability recognized when the projected benefit obligation of a defined benefit pension pl...
Peer comparison
Standard for mature companies with legacy pension obligations to their workforce.
defined_benefit_plan_liabilities_noncurrentHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.74B | $1.78B | $1.96B | $1.88B | $2.13B |
| QoQ Change | — | -34.8% | +10.1% | -4.3% | +13.0% |
| YoY Change | — | -34.8% | +10.1% | -4.3% | +13.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Abbott's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
- Abbott (ABT) reported defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) of $2.13B in Q4 2025.
- How has Abbott's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) changed year-over-year?
- Abbott's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) increased by 13.0% year-over-year, from $1.88B to $2.13B.
- What is the long-term trend for Abbott's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Abbott's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) has grown at a -6.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.74B to $2.13B.
- What does defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) mean?
- The long-term shortfall in funding for company-sponsored pension plans.