Non-Current Liabilities

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current)

3M Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) decreased by 2.8% to $1.59B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 12.1%, from $1.80B to $1.59B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) shows a downward trend with a -18.0% 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 2026Apr 21, 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$4.18B$3.99B$2.87B$2.79B$2.64B$2.50B$1.97B$1.96B$1.91B$1.85B$2.16B$2.32B$1.72B$1.72B$1.81B$1.80B$1.81B$1.65B$1.63B$1.59B
QoQ Change-4.7%-28.0%-2.7%-5.5%-5.2%-21.4%-0.5%-2.2%-3.5%+16.8%+7.6%-26.0%-0.1%+5.7%-0.5%+0.2%-8.8%-1.1%-2.8%
YoY Change-37.0%-37.2%-31.5%-29.9%-27.5%-26.2%+9.7%+18.6%-10.2%-7.0%-15.9%-22.2%+5.3%-3.9%-10.0%-12.1%
Range$1.59B$4.18B
CAGR-18.5%
Avg YoY Growth-14.8%
Median YoY Growth-14.0%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3M's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
3M (MMM) reported defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) of $1.59B in Q1 2026.
How has 3M's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) changed year-over-year?
3M's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) decreased by 12.1% year-over-year, from $1.80B to $1.59B.
What is the long-term trend for 3M's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), 3M's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) has grown at a -18.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.41B to $1.63B.
What does defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) mean?
The long-term shortfall in funding for company-sponsored pension plans.