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Non-Current Liabilities

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current)

Howmet Aerospace Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) decreased by 2.4% to $533M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 14.7%, from $625M to $533M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) shows an upward trend with a 22.5% 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 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026

How to read this metric

A decrease is favorable as it indicates improved funding status, while an increase signals higher future pension obligations.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the long-term liability associated with underfunded defined benefit pension plans. It reflects th...

Peer comparison

Common in mature industrial companies with legacy workforce obligations; varies based on discount rates and plan performance.

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$868M$847M$153M$746M$710M$689M$109M$625M$626M$618M$664M$662M$645M$629M$625M$625M$613M$597M$546M$533M
QoQ Change-2.4%-81.9%+387.6%-4.8%-3.0%-84.2%+473.4%+0.2%-1.3%+7.4%-0.3%-2.6%-2.5%-0.6%+0.0%-1.9%-2.6%-8.5%-2.4%
YoY Change-18.2%-18.7%-28.8%-16.2%-11.8%-10.3%+509.2%+5.9%+3.0%+1.8%-5.9%-5.6%-5.0%-5.1%-12.6%-14.7%
Range$109M$868M
CAGR-9.8%
Avg YoY Growth+22.9%
Median YoY Growth-8.1%
Current Streak4 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howmet Aerospace's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Howmet Aerospace (HWM) reported defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) of $533M in Q1 2026.
How has Howmet Aerospace's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) changed year-over-year?
Howmet Aerospace's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) decreased by 14.7% year-over-year, from $625M to $533M.
What is the long-term trend for Howmet Aerospace's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Howmet Aerospace's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) has grown at a 22.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $198M to $546M.
What does defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) mean?
The long-term debt the company owes to its pension plans.