Operating
Other postretirement benefit plans (net)
General Electric Other postretirement benefit plans (net) decreased by 6.8% to -$79.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 21, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase in cash outflow indicates higher funding requirements, which may be due to plan underfunding or regulatory mandates.
Detailed definition
Reflects the cash impact of contributions to pension or other postretirement benefit plans. It accounts for the differen...
Peer comparison
Common in mature industrial companies with legacy benefit obligations.
Metric ID:
operating_increase_decrease_in_postretirement_obligationsHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | -$74.00M | -$79.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -6.8% |
| YoY Change | — | -6.8% |
Range-$79.00M – -$74.00M
Avg YoY Growth-6.8%
Median YoY Growth-6.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is General Electric's other postretirement benefit plans (net)?
- General Electric (GE) reported other postretirement benefit plans (net) of -$79.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does other postretirement benefit plans (net) mean?
- The net cash impact of funding employee postretirement benefit plans.