Discontinued — last reported Q3 '17

Non-Current Liabilities

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current)

Abbott Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) increased by 8.1% to $1.28B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.1%, from $1.18B to $1.28B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) shows a downward trend with a -16.6% 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 2015
Last reportedQ3 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

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$2.63B$1.13B$1.25B$1.18B$1.28B
QoQ Change—-56.9%+10.1%-5.4%+8.1%
YoY Change—-56.9%+10.1%-5.4%+8.1%
Range$1.13B – $2.63B
CAGR-51.6%
Avg YoY Growth-11.1%
Median YoY Growth+1.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abbott's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Abbott (ABT) reported defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) of $1.28B in Q4 2025.
How has Abbott's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) changed year-over-year?
Abbott's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) increased by 8.1% year-over-year, from $1.18B to $1.28B.
What is the long-term trend for Abbott's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Abbott's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) has grown at a -16.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.63B to $1.28B.
What does defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) mean?
The long-term shortfall in funding for company-sponsored pension plans.

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