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Less: Fair value of plan assets at end of period

M&T Bank Less: Fair value of plan assets at end of period decreased by 6.1% to $3.01B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Less: Fair value of plan assets at end of period shows relatively stable performance with a -2.1% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates better funding health, provided it outpaces the growth in pension liabilities.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the total market value of all assets held within a company's defined benefit pension plans at the e...

Peer comparison

Highly dependent on the size of the workforce and the historical duration of the company's pension obligations.

Metric ID: other_defined_benefit_plan_fair_value_of_plan_assets

Historical Data

3 periods
 Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$3.14B$3.21B$3.01B
QoQ Change+2.1%-6.1%
YoY Change+2.1%-6.1%
Range$3.01B$3.21B
Avg YoY Growth-2.0%
Median YoY Growth-2.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is M&T Bank's less: fair value of plan assets at end of period?
M&T Bank (MTB) reported less: fair value of plan assets at end of period of $3.01B in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for M&T Bank's less: fair value of plan assets at end of period?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), M&T Bank's less: fair value of plan assets at end of period has grown at a -2.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.14B to $3.01B.
What does less: fair value of plan assets at end of period mean?
The total market value of the investments held to pay for employee pension benefits.