Discontinued — last reported Q1 '20

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Expected Pension Contributions

Morgan Stanley Expected Pension Contributions increased by 120.0% to $88.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Expected Pension Contributions shows an upward trend with a 48.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ1 2020

How to read this metric

Increasing contributions may signal underfunded plans or rising benefit costs, which can impact free cash flow available for other investments.

Detailed definition

The anticipated cash outflows the company expects to make to its pension or benefit plans during the upcoming fiscal per...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure for companies with significant defined-benefit obligations; peers with fully funded plans report lower expected contributions.

Metric ID: expected_pension_contributions

Historical Data

3 periods
 Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$40.00M$40.00M$88.00M
QoQ Change—+0.0%+120.0%
YoY Change—+0.0%+120.0%
Range$40.00M – $88.00M
Avg YoY Growth+60.0%
Median YoY Growth+60.0%
Current Streak2+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morgan Stanley's expected pension contributions?
Morgan Stanley (MS) reported expected pension contributions of $88.00M in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's expected pension contributions?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's expected pension contributions has grown at a 48.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $40.00M to $88.00M.
What does expected pension contributions mean?
The amount of cash the company plans to pay into its retirement funds in the near future.