Operating
Net Periodic Pension Income
Northrop Grumman Net Periodic Pension Income decreased by 33.3% to -$120.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 48.1%, from -$81.00M to -$120.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Net Periodic Pension Income shows an upward trend with a -25.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 21, 2026
How to read this metric
High income suggests well-funded pension plans, but it does not represent immediate cash availability.
Detailed definition
This specific non-cash accounting item represents the net periodic pension income recognized in the income statement. It...
Peer comparison
Common among legacy defense contractors with significant defined benefit pension obligations.
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rtx_net_periodic_pension_incomeHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$274.00M | -$272.00M | -$273.00M | -$298.00M | -$299.00M | -$298.00M | -$298.00M | -$76.00M | -$78.00M | -$76.00M | -$78.00M | -$113.00M | -$113.00M | -$113.00M | -$99.00M | -$81.00M | -$88.00M | -$87.00M | -$90.00M | -$120.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.7% | -0.4% | -9.2% | -0.3% | +0.3% | +0.0% | +74.5% | -2.6% | +2.6% | -2.6% | -44.9% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +12.4% | +18.2% | -8.6% | +1.1% | -3.4% | -33.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -9.1% | -9.6% | -9.2% | +74.5% | +73.9% | +74.5% | +73.8% | -48.7% | -44.9% | -48.7% | -26.9% | +28.3% | +22.1% | +23.0% | +9.1% | -48.1% |
Range-$299.00M – -$76.00M
CAGR-16.0%
Avg YoY Growth+8.4%
Median YoY Growth-0.0%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Northrop Grumman's net periodic pension income?
- Northrop Grumman (NOC) reported net periodic pension income of -$120.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Northrop Grumman's net periodic pension income changed year-over-year?
- Northrop Grumman's net periodic pension income decreased by 48.1% year-over-year, from -$81.00M to -$120.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Northrop Grumman's net periodic pension income?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Northrop Grumman's net periodic pension income has grown at a -25.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$1.09B to -$346.00M.
- What does net periodic pension income mean?
- The non-cash accounting income generated by pension plan assets.