Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17

Non-Current Liabilities

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current)

Accenture Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) increased by 4.9% to $1.92B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.0%, from $1.86B to $1.92B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) shows relatively stable performance with a -0.0% 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
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$1.94B$2.02B$2.05B$2.05B$2.03B$1.69B$1.60B$1.64B$1.68B$1.60B$1.59B$1.61B$1.63B$1.82B$1.85B$1.86B$1.97B$1.86B$1.83B$1.92B
QoQ Change+3.7%+1.5%+0.2%-1.2%-16.5%-5.4%+2.5%+2.2%-4.9%-0.5%+1.3%+1.4%+11.4%+1.6%+0.9%+6.0%-5.8%-1.6%+4.9%
YoY Change+4.2%-16.1%-21.7%-19.9%-17.2%-5.7%-0.9%-2.1%-2.9%+13.8%+16.3%+15.8%+21.1%+2.3%-0.9%+3.0%
Range$1.59B$2.05B
CAGR-0.3%
Avg YoY Growth-0.7%
Median YoY Growth-0.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Accenture's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Accenture (ACN) reported defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) of $1.92B in Q4 2025.
How has Accenture's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) changed year-over-year?
Accenture's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) increased by 3.0% year-over-year, from $1.86B to $1.92B.
What is the long-term trend for Accenture's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Accenture's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) has grown at a -0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.86B to $1.86B.
What does defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) mean?
The long-term shortfall in funding for company-sponsored pension plans.