Non-Current Liabilities

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current)

Moody's Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) decreased by 3.2% to $209.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.6%, from $196.00M to $209.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) shows a downward trend with a -2.4% 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 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 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$211.00M$204.00M$235.00M$230.00M$213.00M$212.00M$189.00M$195.00M$195.00M$180.00M$190.00M$193.00M$191.00M$199.00M$195.00M$196.00M$204.00M$208.00M$216.00M$209.00M
QoQ Change-3.3%+15.2%-2.1%-7.4%-0.5%-10.8%+3.2%+0.0%-7.7%+5.6%+1.6%-1.0%+4.2%-2.0%+0.5%+4.1%+2.0%+3.8%-3.2%
YoY Change+0.9%+3.9%-19.6%-15.2%-8.5%-15.1%+0.5%-1.0%-2.1%+10.6%+2.6%+1.6%+6.8%+4.5%+10.8%+6.6%
Range$180.00M$235.00M
CAGR-0.2%
Avg YoY Growth-0.8%
Median YoY Growth+1.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moody's's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Moody's (MCO) reported defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) of $209.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Moody's's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) changed year-over-year?
Moody's's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) increased by 6.6% year-over-year, from $196.00M to $209.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Moody's's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Moody's's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) has grown at a -2.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $244.00M to $216.00M.
What does defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) mean?
The long-term shortfall in funding for company-sponsored pension plans.