Operating Expenses
Defined Contribution Plan Expense
Accenture Defined Contribution Plan Expense remained flat by 0.0% to $237.30M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.8%, from $228.52M to $237.30M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Defined Contribution Plan Expense shows an upward trend with a 10.1% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ3 2025
How to read this metric
Changes reflect shifts in headcount, compensation levels, or adjustments to the company's retirement benefit matching policy.
Detailed definition
The total expense recognized by the company for contributions made to employee defined contribution plans, such as 401(k...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense item for companies with large workforces.
Metric ID:
is_msft_defined_contribution_plan_expenseHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $646.52M | $823.72M | $976.23M | $914.09M | $949.21M |
| YoY Change | — | +27.4% | +18.5% | -6.4% | +3.8% |
Range$646.52M – $976.23M
CAGR+10.1%
Avg YoY Growth+10.9%
Median YoY Growth+11.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Accenture's defined contribution plan expense?
- Accenture (ACN) reported defined contribution plan expense of $237.30M in Q4 2025.
- How has Accenture's defined contribution plan expense changed year-over-year?
- Accenture's defined contribution plan expense increased by 3.8% year-over-year, from $228.52M to $237.30M.
- What is the long-term trend for Accenture's defined contribution plan expense?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Accenture's defined contribution plan expense has grown at a 10.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $646.52M to $949.21M.
- What does defined contribution plan expense mean?
- The cost to the company for matching employee contributions to retirement savings plans.