Asset retirement obligations
Non-Current LiabilitiesExxon Mobil Asset retirement obligations increased by 2.9% to $3.25B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.9%, from $3.16B to $3.25B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Asset retirement obligations shows relatively stable performance with a 0.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase reflects higher estimated future cleanup costs, which may be due to new regulations or expanded operational footprints.
Detailed definition
This represents the estimated present value of costs to decommission, dismantle, or restore assets at the end of their u...
Peer comparison
Critical for energy and utility sectors; highly dependent on environmental regulations and site-specific conditions.
utility_asset_retirement_obligationsHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.87B | $3.05B | $3.53B | $3.16B | $3.25B |
| QoQ Change | — | +6.3% | +16.0% | -10.6% | +2.9% |
| YoY Change | — | +6.3% | +16.0% | -10.6% | +2.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Exxon Mobil's asset retirement obligations?
- Exxon Mobil (XOM) reported asset retirement obligations of $3.25B in Q4 2025.
- How has Exxon Mobil's asset retirement obligations changed year-over-year?
- Exxon Mobil's asset retirement obligations increased by 2.9% year-over-year, from $3.16B to $3.25B.
- What is the long-term trend for Exxon Mobil's asset retirement obligations?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Exxon Mobil's asset retirement obligations has grown at a 0.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.15B to $3.25B.
- What does asset retirement obligations mean?
- The estimated future cost to clean up or shut down facilities like oil wells or refineries.