Non-Current Liabilities

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current)

Xcel Energy Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) decreased by 20.8% to $289.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 17.9%, from $352.00M to $289.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) shows a downward trend with a -11.3% 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 30, 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$521.00M$515.00M$306.00M$262.00M$259.00M$255.00M$390.00M$345.00M$353.00M$355.00M$469.00M$364.00M$371.00M$374.00M$477.00M$352.00M$360.00M$372.00M$365.00M$289.00M
QoQ Change-1.2%-40.6%-14.4%-1.1%-1.5%+52.9%-11.5%+2.3%+0.6%+32.1%-22.4%+1.9%+0.8%+27.5%-26.2%+2.3%+3.3%-1.9%-20.8%
YoY Change-50.3%-50.5%+27.5%+31.7%+36.3%+39.2%+20.3%+5.5%+5.1%+5.4%+1.7%-3.3%-3.0%-0.5%-23.5%-17.9%
Range$255.00M$521.00M
CAGR-11.7%
Avg YoY Growth+1.5%
Median YoY Growth+3.4%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Xcel Energy's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Xcel Energy (XEL) reported defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) of $289.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Xcel Energy's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) changed year-over-year?
Xcel Energy's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) decreased by 17.9% year-over-year, from $352.00M to $289.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Xcel Energy's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Xcel Energy's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) has grown at a -11.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $666.00M to $365.00M.
What does defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) mean?
The long-term shortfall in funding for company-sponsored pension plans.