Non-Current Liabilities
Asset retirement obligations
ConocoPhillips Asset retirement obligations increased by 1.9% to $8.58B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.9%, from $8.42B to $8.58B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Asset retirement obligations shows an upward trend with a 9.0% 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 2017
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.
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asset_retirement_obligationsHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $5.93B | $6.56B | $7.41B | $8.42B | $8.58B |
| QoQ Change | — | +10.7% | +12.9% | +13.6% | +1.9% |
| YoY Change | — | +10.7% | +12.9% | +13.6% | +1.9% |
Range$5.93B – $8.58B
CAGR+44.9%
Avg YoY Growth+9.8%
Median YoY Growth+11.8%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ConocoPhillips's asset retirement obligations?
- ConocoPhillips (COP) reported asset retirement obligations of $8.58B in Q4 2025.
- How has ConocoPhillips's asset retirement obligations changed year-over-year?
- ConocoPhillips's asset retirement obligations increased by 1.9% year-over-year, from $8.42B to $8.58B.
- What is the long-term trend for ConocoPhillips's asset retirement obligations?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), ConocoPhillips's asset retirement obligations has grown at a 9.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.57B to $8.58B.
- 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.