Operating

Pension and other postretirement plans

Dover Pension and other postretirement plans remained flat by 0.0% to -$4.07M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 27.4%, from -$3.20M to -$4.07M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Pension and other postretirement plans shows a downward trend with a 3.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026

How to read this metric

A decrease often indicates significant cash contributions made to fund pension obligations, while an increase may reflect non-cash adjustments to benefit liabilities.

Detailed definition

Reflects the cash impact of changes in long-term retirement benefit obligations, including pension and post-retirement h...

Peer comparison

Standard for mature industrial companies with legacy workforce obligations; varies based on plan funding status and actuarial assumptions.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_pension_and_postretiremen_707899

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value-$14.38M-$12.89M-$16.10M-$12.78M-$16.28M
YoY Change+10.4%-24.9%+20.6%-27.4%
Range-$16.28M-$12.78M
CAGR+3.1%
Avg YoY Growth-5.3%
Median YoY Growth-7.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dover's pension and other postretirement plans?
Dover (DOV) reported pension and other postretirement plans of -$4.07M in Q4 2025.
How has Dover's pension and other postretirement plans changed year-over-year?
Dover's pension and other postretirement plans decreased by 27.4% year-over-year, from -$3.20M to -$4.07M.
What is the long-term trend for Dover's pension and other postretirement plans?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Dover's pension and other postretirement plans has grown at a 3.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$14.38M to -$16.28M.
What does pension and other postretirement plans mean?
The net change in cash resulting from the difference between retirement benefit expenses and actual cash contributions made to plans.