Curtiss-Wright Current pension and PRB liabilities (included in Accrued employee compensation) increased by 20.4% to $6.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 20.4%, from $5.40M to $6.50M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Current pension and PRB liabilities (included in Accrued employee compensation) shows a downward trend with a -3.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
An increase suggests higher near-term cash outflows for employee benefits, while a decrease indicates reduced short-term obligations.
This represents the current portion of obligations owed to employees for pension plans and post-retirement benefits. It...
Peers in capital-intensive industries often carry significant long-term benefit liabilities, but current portions vary based on workforce demographics and funding status.
other_pension_and_other_postretirement_defined_benefit_p_e302e8| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $8.05M | $5.01M | $4.98M | $5.40M | $6.50M |
| QoQ Change | — | -37.8% | -0.6% | +8.4% | +20.4% |
| YoY Change | — | -37.8% | -0.6% | +8.4% | +20.4% |