Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17

Non-Current Liabilities

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current)

NiSource Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) increased by 3.1% to $157.90M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 22.6%, from $204.00M to $157.90M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) shows a downward trend with a -14.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ4 2017

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 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$323.30M$308.80M$292.50M$285.30M$280.50M$277.20M$245.50M$239.60M$237.00M$236.00M$250.10M$244.80M$241.80M$238.40M$207.50M$204.00M$200.50M$174.40M$153.10M$157.90M
QoQ Change-4.5%-5.3%-2.5%-1.7%-1.2%-11.4%-2.4%-1.1%-0.4%+6.0%-2.1%-1.2%-1.4%-13.0%-1.7%-1.7%-13.0%-12.2%+3.1%
YoY Change-13.2%-10.2%-16.1%-16.0%-15.5%-14.9%+1.9%+2.2%+2.0%+1.0%-17.0%-16.7%-17.1%-26.8%-26.2%-22.6%
Range$153.10M$323.30M
CAGR-14.0%
Avg YoY Growth-12.8%
Median YoY Growth-15.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NiSource's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
NiSource (NI) reported defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) of $157.90M in Q1 2026.
How has NiSource's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) changed year-over-year?
NiSource's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) decreased by 22.6% year-over-year, from $204.00M to $157.90M.
What is the long-term trend for NiSource's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), NiSource's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) has grown at a -14.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $336.10M to $153.10M.
What does defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) mean?
The long-term shortfall in funding for company-sponsored pension plans.