Current Liabilities

Accrued group welfare and retirement plan contributions

United Parcel Service, Inc. Accrued group welfare and retirement plan contributions increased by 13.8% to $1.39B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 0.1%, from $1.39B to $1.39B. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Accrued group welfare and retirement plan contributions shows an upward trend with a 8.8% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Changes reflect adjustments in benefit plans, funding requirements, or workforce demographics.

Detailed definition

This reflects the short-term portion of liabilities related to employee welfare programs and retirement plan contributio...

Peer comparison

Standard for large, mature corporations with significant legacy pension or benefit obligations.

Metric ID: current_liabilities_accrued_group_welfare_and_retirement_a12d1a

Historical Data

11 periods
 Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$1.08B$1.31B$1.48B$1.57B$1.20B$1.24B$1.39B$1.55B$1.08B$1.22B$1.39B
QoQ Change+21.2%+13.2%+6.4%-23.6%+3.1%+12.2%+11.4%-30.3%+13.2%+13.8%
YoY Change+37.2%-5.1%-6.0%-1.5%-10.2%-1.5%-0.1%
Range$1.08B$1.57B
CAGR+10.7%
Avg YoY Growth+1.8%
Median YoY Growth-1.5%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Parcel Service, Inc.'s accrued group welfare and retirement plan contributions?
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) reported accrued group welfare and retirement plan contributions of $1.39B in Q4 2025.
How has United Parcel Service, Inc.'s accrued group welfare and retirement plan contributions changed year-over-year?
United Parcel Service, Inc.'s accrued group welfare and retirement plan contributions decreased by 0.1% year-over-year, from $1.39B to $1.39B.
What is the long-term trend for United Parcel Service, Inc.'s accrued group welfare and retirement plan contributions?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), United Parcel Service, Inc.'s accrued group welfare and retirement plan contributions has grown at a 8.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.08B to $1.39B.
What does accrued group welfare and retirement plan contributions mean?
Short-term obligations for employee retirement and welfare benefits.