Operating Expenses
Defined Contribution Plan Expense
JPMorgan Chase Defined Contribution Plan Expense decreased by 16.8% to $421.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 3.2%, from $435.00M to $421.00M.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase generally correlates with higher headcount or improved benefit packages, while a decrease may signal cost-cutting or reduced matching.
Detailed definition
The total cost recognized by the company for contributions made to employee defined contribution plans, such as 401(k) m...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense for all large-scale employers; usually scales with total payroll.
Metric ID:
msft_defined_contribution_plan_expenseHistorical Data
15 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $350.00M | $327.00M | $344.00M | $357.00M | $353.00M | $365.00M | $397.00M | $403.00M | $388.00M | $443.00M | $461.00M | $435.00M | $513.00M | $506.00M | $421.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -6.6% | +5.2% | +3.8% | -1.1% | +3.4% | +8.8% | +1.5% | -3.7% | +14.2% | +4.1% | -5.6% | +17.9% | -1.4% | -16.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +2.0% | +8.0% | +6.1% | +11.2% | +14.2% | +6.3% | +11.6% | +14.4% | +12.1% | +15.8% | +9.8% | -3.2% |
Range$327.00M – $513.00M
CAGR+5.4%
Avg YoY Growth+9.0%
Median YoY Growth+10.5%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is JPMorgan Chase's defined contribution plan expense?
- JPMorgan Chase (JPM) reported defined contribution plan expense of $421.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has JPMorgan Chase's defined contribution plan expense changed year-over-year?
- JPMorgan Chase's defined contribution plan expense decreased by 3.2% year-over-year, from $435.00M to $421.00M.
- What does defined contribution plan expense mean?
- The cost of company contributions to employee retirement savings plans.