v3.25.2
Pension and Postretirement Plans (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
The components of the Company’s net periodic benefit cost (credit) associated with its defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, which are primarily recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income, are shown in the tables below in accordance with ASC 715, "Compensation – Retirement Benefits" (in millions):
 U.S. Pension Plans
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 2025202420252024
Interest cost$16 $20 $49 $59 
Expected return on plan assets(24)(30)(73)(90)
Net periodic benefit credit$(8)$(10)$(24)$(31)
 Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 2025202420252024
Service cost$$$13 $12 
Interest cost16 17 48 51 
Expected return on plan assets(20)(18)(58)(54)
Net periodic benefit cost$$$$

 Postretirement Benefits
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 2025202420252024
Interest cost$$$$
Expected return on plan assets(3)(3)(8)(7)
Amortization of prior service credit(2)(1)(4)(4)
Net periodic benefit credit$(4)$(3)$(10)$(8)