Non-Current Liabilities

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current)

Evergy Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) decreased by 4.4% to $266.40M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 26.6%, from $363.10M to $266.40M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) shows a downward trend with a -24.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026

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
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.14B$988.70M$879.10M$884.30M$886.30M$889.30M$458.40M$481.10M$512.40M$469.80M$464.10M$475.40M$486.60M$498.10M$371.30M$363.10M$353.60M$345.00M$278.70M$266.40M
QoQ Change-13.0%-11.1%+0.6%+0.2%+0.3%-48.5%+5.0%+6.5%-8.3%-1.2%+2.4%+2.4%+2.4%-25.5%-2.2%-2.6%-2.4%-19.2%-4.4%
YoY Change-22.0%-10.1%-47.9%-45.6%-42.2%-47.2%+1.2%-1.2%-5.0%+6.0%-20.0%-23.6%-27.3%-30.7%-24.9%-26.6%
Range$266.40M$1.14B
CAGR-26.3%
Avg YoY Growth-22.9%
Median YoY Growth-24.3%
Current Streak6 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Evergy's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Evergy (EVRG) reported defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) of $266.40M in Q1 2026.
How has Evergy's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) changed year-over-year?
Evergy's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) decreased by 26.6% year-over-year, from $363.10M to $266.40M.
What is the long-term trend for Evergy's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Evergy's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) has grown at a -24.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.15B to $278.70M.
What does defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) mean?
The long-term shortfall in funding for company-sponsored pension plans.