Operating

Principal pension plans employer contributions

General Electric Principal pension plans employer contributions decreased by 2.1% to -$49.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 21, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher contributions indicate a proactive approach to funding liabilities, whereas lower contributions might suggest a well-funded plan or cash preservation.

Detailed definition

This tracks the net cash impact of employer contributions made to defined benefit pension plans. It reflects the company...

Peer comparison

Common for established companies with legacy defined benefit plans.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_pension_plan_obligations

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value-$48.00M-$49.00M
QoQ Change-2.1%
YoY Change-2.1%
Range-$49.00M-$48.00M
Avg YoY Growth-2.1%
Median YoY Growth-2.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Electric's principal pension plans employer contributions?
General Electric (GE) reported principal pension plans employer contributions of -$49.00M in Q1 2026.
What does principal pension plans employer contributions mean?
The cash paid by the company into its employee pension funds.