v3.26.1
Pension Plans and Other Post Employment Benefit Plans (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)2026202520262025
Defined Benefit Pension Plans:
Service cost$$$$
Interest cost138 156 276 313 
Expected return on plan assets(147)(155)(295)(310)
Amortization of unrecognized (gain) loss(2)— (2)— 
Amortization of prior service (benefit) cost(1)(1)(2)(2)
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost$(7)$$(14)$
Other Post Employment Benefits:
Interest cost$$10 $17 $20 
Amortization of unrecognized (gain) loss(4)(4)(8)(9)
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost$$$$11 
In April 2026, the company’s Board of Directors approved a discretionary contribution to the principal U.S. pension plan of approximately $1.5 billion to be made on or before July 31, 2026. An initial contribution of $1,061 million was made in June 2026, and a supplemental contribution of $399 million was made in July 2026 (collectively, the “Discretionary Pension Contribution”).