September 2026 Pension Funding Status

The average U.S. corporate pension funded status decreased in September, according to estimates from MetLife Investment Management. Asset losses weighed on funded status during the month, while a decline in pension liabilities provided a partial offset.

Key takeaways:

  • Funded status declined in September following strong improvement in the prior month.
  • Broad-based asset losses were the primary driver of the decrease in funded status.
  • A reduction in pension liabilities helped offset a portion of the impact from weaker asset performance.
September 2026 Pension Funding Status