Operating Expenses

Defined Contribution Plan Cost

PNC Financial Services Defined Contribution Plan Cost remained flat by 0.0% to $46.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.1%, from $45.50M to $46.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Defined Contribution Plan Cost shows relatively stable performance with a 2.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Higher costs relative to revenue may indicate a competitive benefits package or rising labor costs, while lower costs could reflect changes in plan design or headcount.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the total expense recognized by the company for contributions made to employee defined contribution...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Retirement Plan Expense' or 'Pension Expense' at other firms, reflecting labor-related overhead.

Metric ID: is_cat_defined_contribution_plan_cost

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$168.00M$175.00M$188.00M$182.00M$184.00M
YoY Change+4.2%+7.4%-3.2%+1.1%
Range$168.00M$188.00M
CAGR+2.3%
Avg YoY Growth+2.4%
Median YoY Growth+2.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PNC Financial Services's defined contribution plan cost?
PNC Financial Services (PNC) reported defined contribution plan cost of $46.00M in Q4 2025.
How has PNC Financial Services's defined contribution plan cost changed year-over-year?
PNC Financial Services's defined contribution plan cost increased by 1.1% year-over-year, from $45.50M to $46.00M.
What is the long-term trend for PNC Financial Services's defined contribution plan cost?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), PNC Financial Services's defined contribution plan cost has grown at a 2.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $168.00M to $184.00M.
What does defined contribution plan cost mean?
The cost of company contributions to employee retirement savings plans.