What is S&P Global's prepaid pension assets?

S&P Global (SPGI) reported prepaid pension assets of $254M in Q4 2025.

How has S&P Global's prepaid pension assets changed year-over-year?

S&P Global's prepaid pension assets increased by 3.3% year-over-year, from $246M to $254M.

What is the long-term trend for S&P Global's prepaid pension assets?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), S&P Global's prepaid pension assets has grown at a -3.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $297M to $254M.

What does prepaid pension assets mean?

The surplus value of assets held in the company's pension plan.

Non-Current Assets

Prepaid pension assets

S&P Global Prepaid pension assets increased by 3.3% to $254M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.3%, from $246M to $254M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Prepaid pension assets shows a downward trend with a -3.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionNon-Current Assets

CategoryRisk

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2020

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 11, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates a strong funding position for retirement obligations, reducing future cash flow risk for the company.

Detailed definition

This represents the fair value of assets held in a pension plan that exceeds the projected benefit obligation. It indica...

Peer comparison

Depends on the maturity of the company's workforce and historical pension funding policies.

Metric ID: non_current_assets_defined_benefit_plan_assets_for_plan__8fec15

Historical Data

5 periods

	Q4 '21	Q4 '22	Q4 '23	Q4 '24	Q4 '25
Value	$359M	$232M	$238M	$246M	$254M
QoQ Change	—	-35.4%	+2.6%	+3.4%	+3.3%
YoY Change	—	-35.4%	+2.6%	+3.4%	+3.3%

Range$232M – $359M

CAGR-29.2%

Avg YoY Growth-6.5%

Median YoY Growth+2.9%

Current Streak3 quarters growth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is S&P Global's prepaid pension assets?: S&P Global (SPGI) reported prepaid pension assets of $254M in Q4 2025.
How has S&P Global's prepaid pension assets changed year-over-year?: S&P Global's prepaid pension assets increased by 3.3% year-over-year, from $246M to $254M.
What is the long-term trend for S&P Global's prepaid pension assets?: Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), S&P Global's prepaid pension assets has grown at a -3.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $297M to $254M.
What does prepaid pension assets mean?: The surplus value of assets held in the company's pension plan.