Operating Expenses
Defined Contribution Plan Cost
PNC Financial Services Defined Contribution Plan Cost remained flat by 0.0% to $46.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.1%, from $45.50M to $46.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Defined Contribution Plan Cost shows relatively stable performance with a 2.3% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 20, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase may reflect higher headcount, increased matching percentages, or rising salary bases, while a decrease could indicate cost-cutting or plan changes.
Detailed definition
The total expense recognized by the company for contributions made to employee defined contribution retirement plans, su...
Peer comparison
Standard personnel expense; peers report this under SG&A or operating expenses.
Metric ID:
cat_defined_contribution_plan_costHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $168.00M | $175.00M | $188.00M | $182.00M | $184.00M |
| YoY Change | — | +4.2% | +7.4% | -3.2% | +1.1% |
Range$168.00M – $188.00M
CAGR+2.3%
Avg YoY Growth+2.4%
Median YoY Growth+2.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PNC Financial Services's defined contribution plan cost?
- PNC Financial Services (PNC) reported defined contribution plan cost of $46.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has PNC Financial Services's defined contribution plan cost changed year-over-year?
- PNC Financial Services's defined contribution plan cost increased by 1.1% year-over-year, from $45.50M to $46.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for PNC Financial Services's defined contribution plan cost?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), PNC Financial Services's defined contribution plan cost has grown at a 2.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $168.00M to $184.00M.
- What does defined contribution plan cost mean?
- The cost of company contributions to employee retirement savings plans.