Less: Fair value of plan assets at end of period
Abbott Less: Fair value of plan assets at end of period increased by 15.0% to $16.59B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 15.0%, from $14.42B to $16.59B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Less: Fair value of plan assets at end of period shows an upward trend with a 4.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Higher values indicate a better-funded pension plan, reducing the risk of future cash calls from the company.
Detailed definition
This represents the total market value of all assets held within a defined benefit pension plan at the end of the report...
Peer comparison
Large industrial companies typically maintain significant plan assets relative to their total pension obligations.
other_defined_benefit_plan_fair_value_of_plan_assetsHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $13.84B | $11.68B | $13.37B | $14.42B | $16.59B |
| QoQ Change | — | -15.6% | +14.5% | +7.8% | +15.0% |
| YoY Change | — | -15.6% | +14.5% | +7.8% | +15.0% |
Less: Fair value of plan assets at end of period at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Abbott's less: fair value of plan assets at end of period?
- Abbott (ABT) reported less: fair value of plan assets at end of period of $16.59B in Q4 2025.
- How has Abbott's less: fair value of plan assets at end of period changed year-over-year?
- Abbott's less: fair value of plan assets at end of period increased by 15.0% year-over-year, from $14.42B to $16.59B.
- What is the long-term trend for Abbott's less: fair value of plan assets at end of period?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Abbott's less: fair value of plan assets at end of period has grown at a 4.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $13.84B to $16.59B.
- What does less: fair value of plan assets at end of period mean?
- The total market value of investments held to pay for employee pension benefits.