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Defined Contribution Plan, Cost
Accenture Defined Contribution Plan, Cost remained flat by 0.0% to $237.30M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.8%, from $228.52M to $237.30M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Defined Contribution Plan, Cost shows an upward trend with a 10.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Oct 10, 2025
How to read this metric
Rising costs may reflect higher headcount, increased salary levels, or more generous benefit matching programs.
Detailed definition
The total expense recognized by the company for contributions made to defined contribution retirement plans, such as 401...
Peer comparison
Standard personnel expense metric across all industries with formal retirement benefits.
Metric ID:
other_defined_contribution_plan_cost_recognizedHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $646.52M | $823.72M | $976.23M | $914.09M | $949.21M |
| YoY Change | — | +27.4% | +18.5% | -6.4% | +3.8% |
Range$646.52M – $976.23M
CAGR+10.1%
Avg YoY Growth+10.9%
Median YoY Growth+11.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Accenture's defined contribution plan, cost?
- Accenture (ACN) reported defined contribution plan, cost of $237.30M in Q2 2025.
- How has Accenture's defined contribution plan, cost changed year-over-year?
- Accenture's defined contribution plan, cost increased by 3.8% year-over-year, from $228.52M to $237.30M.
- What is the long-term trend for Accenture's defined contribution plan, cost?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Accenture's defined contribution plan, cost has grown at a 10.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $646.52M to $949.21M.
- What does defined contribution plan, cost mean?
- The total annual cost of company contributions to employee retirement plans.