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Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost
Union Pacific Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost decreased by 13.3% to $39.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher interest costs indicate larger pension liabilities or rising discount rates, negatively impacting net earnings.
Detailed definition
The increase in the projected benefit obligation due to the passage of time. This represents the interest accrued on the...
Peer comparison
Standard financial disclosure for companies with defined benefit plans.
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other_defined_benefit_plan_interest_costHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $45.00M | $39.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -13.3% |
| YoY Change | — | -13.3% |
Range$39.00M – $45.00M
Avg YoY Growth-13.3%
Median YoY Growth-13.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Union Pacific's defined benefit plan interest cost?
- Union Pacific (UNP) reported defined benefit plan interest cost of $39.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does defined benefit plan interest cost mean?
- The interest expense accrued on the company's pension plan liabilities.