Operating

Payment for Pension Benefits

Corning Payment for Pension Benefits remained flat by 0.0% to $17.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 655.6%, from $2.25M to $17.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Payment for Pension Benefits shows an upward trend with a 41.5% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 12, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher contributions improve the funding status of the plan but reduce immediate cash available for other investments.

Detailed definition

This represents the actual cash payments made by the company into pension and post-retirement benefit plans. Unlike the...

Peer comparison

Standard for companies with defined benefit plans; critical for assessing cash flow health.

Metric ID: operating_pension_contributions

Historical Data

4 years
 FY'21FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$24.00M$25.00M$9.00M$68.00M
YoY Change+4.2%-64.0%+655.6%
Range$9.00M$68.00M
CAGR+41.5%
Avg YoY Growth+198.6%
Median YoY Growth+4.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Corning's payment for pension benefits?
Corning (GLW) reported payment for pension benefits of $17.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Corning's payment for pension benefits changed year-over-year?
Corning's payment for pension benefits increased by 655.6% year-over-year, from $2.25M to $17.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Corning's payment for pension benefits?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Corning's payment for pension benefits has grown at a 41.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $24.00M to $68.00M.
What does payment for pension benefits mean?
The actual cash amount contributed to employee retirement plans during the period.