Increase (Decrease) in Retirement Related Assets and Liabilities
International Business Machines Increase (Decrease) in Retirement Related Assets and Liabilities remained flat by 0.0% to $12.5M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 118.9%, from -$66.25M to $12.5M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Increase (Decrease) in Retirement Related Assets and Liabilities shows an upward trend with a -53.2% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase in liabilities or decrease in assets may signal a need for higher future cash contributions to pension plans.
Detailed definition
Tracks the net change in assets and liabilities associated with employee retirement plans, such as pension and post-reti...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported in cash flow statements for companies with defined benefit plans; comparable to 'pension contributions' or 'change in retirement liabilities' at peers.
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| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$1.04B | -$331M | $462M | -$265M | $50M |
| YoY Change | — | +68.1% | +239.6% | -157.4% | +118.9% |
Increase (Decrease) in Retirement Related Assets and Liabilities at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's increase (decrease) in retirement related assets and liabilities?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported increase (decrease) in retirement related assets and liabilities of $12.5M in Q4 2025.
- How has International Business Machines's increase (decrease) in retirement related assets and liabilities changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's increase (decrease) in retirement related assets and liabilities increased by 118.9% year-over-year, from -$66.25M to $12.5M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's increase (decrease) in retirement related assets and liabilities?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's increase (decrease) in retirement related assets and liabilities has grown at a -53.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$1.04B to $50M.
- What does increase (decrease) in retirement related assets and liabilities mean?
- The net change in the company's retirement-related financial obligations and assets.