Non-Current Liabilities

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current)

S&P Global Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) decreased by 1.1% to $176.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 3.3%, from $182.00M to $176.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) shows a downward trend with a -9.4% 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 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 28, 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$290.00M$288.00M$262.00M$273.00M$267.00M$259.00M$180.00M$183.00M$185.00M$183.00M$199.00M$197.00M$196.00M$199.00M$180.00M$182.00M$188.00M$187.00M$178.00M$176.00M
QoQ Change-0.7%-9.0%+4.2%-2.2%-3.0%-30.5%+1.7%+1.1%-1.1%+8.7%-1.0%-0.5%+1.5%-9.5%+1.1%+3.3%-0.5%-4.8%-1.1%
YoY Change-7.9%-10.1%-31.3%-33.0%-30.7%-29.3%+10.6%+7.7%+5.9%+8.7%-9.5%-7.6%-4.1%-6.0%-1.1%-3.3%
Range$176.00M$290.00M
CAGR-10.0%
Avg YoY Growth-8.8%
Median YoY Growth-6.8%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is S&P Global's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
S&P Global (SPGI) reported defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) of $176.00M in Q1 2026.
How has S&P Global's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) changed year-over-year?
S&P Global's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) decreased by 3.3% year-over-year, from $182.00M to $176.00M.
What is the long-term trend for S&P Global's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), S&P Global's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) has grown at a -9.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $291.00M to $178.00M.
What does defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) mean?
The long-term shortfall in funding for company-sponsored pension plans.