Non-Current Liabilities

Asset retirement obligations

DexCom Asset retirement obligations increased by 1.0% to $20.80M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 20.2%, from $17.30M to $20.80M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Asset retirement obligations shows an upward trend with a 14.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase reflects higher projected environmental or decommissioning costs, which may impact long-term cash flow planning.

Detailed definition

This represents the estimated legal or contractual costs associated with the future retirement, decommissioning, or envi...

Peer comparison

Common in manufacturing, energy, and healthcare sectors with significant physical infrastructure.

Metric ID: asset_retirement_obligations

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$15.70M$15.90M$15.80M$16.10M$17.00M$17.30M$17.60M$17.60M$20.60M$20.80M
QoQ Change+1.3%-0.6%+1.9%+5.6%+1.8%+1.7%+0.0%+17.0%+1.0%
YoY Change+8.3%+8.8%+11.4%+9.3%+21.2%+20.2%
Range$15.70M$20.80M
CAGR+13.3%
Avg YoY Growth+13.2%
Median YoY Growth+10.4%
Current Streak7 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DexCom's asset retirement obligations?
DexCom (DXCM) reported asset retirement obligations of $20.80M in Q1 2026.
How has DexCom's asset retirement obligations changed year-over-year?
DexCom's asset retirement obligations increased by 20.2% year-over-year, from $17.30M to $20.80M.
What is the long-term trend for DexCom's asset retirement obligations?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), DexCom's asset retirement obligations has grown at a 14.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $15.70M to $20.60M.
What does asset retirement obligations mean?
The estimated future cost to dismantle or clean up facilities and equipment once they are no longer in use.