What is Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) reported defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) of $651.00M in Q1 2026.

What is the long-term trend for Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) has grown at a -15.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.58B to $683.00M.

Non-Current Liabilities

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current)

Motorola Solutions, Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) decreased by 4.7% to $651.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 13.1%, from $749.00M to $651.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) shows a downward trend with a -15.4% 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 2015

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 '21	Q3 '21	Q4 '21	Q1 '22	Q2 '22	Q3 '22	Q4 '22	Q1 '23	Q2 '23	Q3 '23	Q4 '23	Q1 '24	Q2 '24	Q3 '24	Q4 '24	Q1 '25	Q2 '25	Q3 '25	Q4 '25	Q1 '26
Value	$1.50B	$1.47B	$1.39B	$1.34B	$1.28B	$1.22B	$1.00B	$974.00M	$949.00M	$915.00M	$939.00M	$906.00M	$875.00M	$855.00M	$768.00M	$749.00M	$739.00M	$711.00M	$683.00M	$651.00M
QoQ Change	—	-2.6%	-5.1%	-3.5%	-4.8%	-4.5%	-17.6%	-3.0%	-2.6%	-3.6%	+2.6%	-3.5%	-3.4%	-2.3%	-10.2%	-2.5%	-1.3%	-3.8%	-3.9%	-4.7%
YoY Change	—	—	—	—	-15.1%	-16.8%	-27.8%	-27.4%	-25.7%	-24.9%	-6.5%	-7.0%	-7.8%	-6.6%	-18.2%	-17.3%	-15.5%	-16.8%	-11.1%	-13.1%

Range$651.00M – $1.50B

CAGR-16.2%

Avg YoY Growth-16.1%

Median YoY Growth-16.2%

Current Streak9 quarters decline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?: Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) reported defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) of $651.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) changed year-over-year?: Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) decreased by 13.1% year-over-year, from $749.00M to $651.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?: Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) has grown at a -15.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.58B to $683.00M.
What does defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) mean?: The long-term shortfall in funding for company-sponsored pension plans.