Operating
Pension Expense
Amcor Pension Expense remained flat by 0.0% to -$11.75M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 20.5%, from -$9.75M to -$11.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Pension Expense shows a downward trend with a 4.1% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025Aug 15, 2025
How to read this metric
Higher non-cash expenses increase the add-back to net income, improving reported operating cash flow without affecting actual cash reserves.
Detailed definition
Captures the non-cash portion of pension and postretirement benefit costs, such as amortization of actuarial gains or lo...
Peer comparison
Standard adjustment for companies with legacy defined benefit pension plans.
Metric ID:
pension_and_postretirement_expenseHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$40.00M | -$35.00M | -$25.00M | -$39.00M | -$47.00M |
| YoY Change | — | +12.5% | +28.6% | -56.0% | -20.5% |
Range-$47.00M – -$25.00M
CAGR+4.1%
Avg YoY Growth-8.9%
Median YoY Growth-4.0%
Current Streak2 years decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Amcor's pension expense?
- Amcor (AMCR) reported pension expense of -$11.75M in Q2 2025.
- How has Amcor's pension expense changed year-over-year?
- Amcor's pension expense decreased by 20.5% year-over-year, from -$9.75M to -$11.75M.
- What is the long-term trend for Amcor's pension expense?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Amcor's pension expense has grown at a 4.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$40.00M to -$47.00M.
- What does pension expense mean?
- Non-cash accounting charges related to employee pension and retirement benefit plans.