Non-Current Liabilities

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current)

Chevron Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) decreased by 4.6% to $3.92B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.1%, from $3.81B to $3.92B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) shows a downward trend with a -14.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026

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.

Metric ID: defined_benefit_plan_liabilities_noncurrent

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$7.65B$7.14B$6.25B$5.93B$5.58B$5.18B$4.36B$4.10B$3.96B$3.78B$4.08B$3.95B$3.94B$3.93B$3.86B$3.81B$3.86B$4.09B$4.11B$3.92B
QoQ Change-6.7%-12.5%-5.1%-5.8%-7.2%-16.0%-5.9%-3.5%-4.6%+8.1%-3.3%-0.2%-0.2%-1.9%-1.3%+1.4%+6.0%+0.6%-4.6%
YoY Change-27.0%-27.4%-30.3%-30.8%-29.1%-27.2%-6.3%-3.7%-0.4%+4.2%-5.5%-3.6%-2.1%+3.9%+6.6%+3.1%
Range$3.78B$7.65B
CAGR-13.1%
Avg YoY Growth-11.0%
Median YoY Growth-4.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chevron's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Chevron (CVX) reported defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) of $3.92B in Q1 2026.
How has Chevron's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) changed year-over-year?
Chevron's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) increased by 3.1% year-over-year, from $3.81B to $3.92B.
What is the long-term trend for Chevron's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Chevron's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) has grown at a -14.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $9.22B to $4.11B.
What does defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) mean?
The long-term shortfall in funding for company-sponsored pension plans.