Operating

Pension contributions

This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2021Feb 17, 2022

How to read this metric

High contributions may signal a need to shore up underfunded plans, which can reduce free cash flow available for other investments or dividends.

Detailed definition

This represents the actual cash payments made by the company into its defined benefit pension plans to meet funding obli...

Peer comparison

Relevant for mature industrial companies with legacy defined benefit obligations.

Metric ID: pension_contributions

Historical Data

1 years
 FY'21
Value$0.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's pension contributions?
Southern Company (SO) reported pension contributions of $0.00 in Q4 2021.
What does pension contributions mean?
The actual cash a company pays into its employee retirement funds.