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Defined Benefit Plan Discount Rate
Howmet Aerospace Defined Benefit Plan Discount Rate decreased by 5.4% to $0.05 in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 5.4%, from $0.06 to $0.05. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Defined Benefit Plan Discount Rate shows an upward trend with a 17.2% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 12, 2026
How to read this metric
A higher discount rate reduces the reported pension liability, improving the balance sheet position.
Detailed definition
This is the interest rate used to calculate the present value of future pension benefit obligations. It is a critical ac...
Peer comparison
Benchmark rates are often compared against peer companies to assess the reasonableness of actuarial assumptions.
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defined_benefit_discount_rateHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 |
| QoQ Change | — | +100.0% | -5.6% | +9.8% | -5.4% |
| YoY Change | — | +100.0% | -5.6% | +9.8% | -5.4% |
Range$0.03 – $0.06
CAGR+96.3%
Avg YoY Growth+24.7%
Median YoY Growth+2.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Howmet Aerospace's defined benefit plan discount rate?
- Howmet Aerospace (HWM) reported defined benefit plan discount rate of $0.05 in Q4 2025.
- How has Howmet Aerospace's defined benefit plan discount rate changed year-over-year?
- Howmet Aerospace's defined benefit plan discount rate decreased by 5.4% year-over-year, from $0.06 to $0.05.
- What is the long-term trend for Howmet Aerospace's defined benefit plan discount rate?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Howmet Aerospace's defined benefit plan discount rate has grown at a 17.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $0.02 to $0.05.
- What does defined benefit plan discount rate mean?
- The interest rate used to estimate the current cost of future pension payments.