Operating Expenses

Accretion Expense

ConocoPhillips Accretion Expense remained flat by 0.0% to $91.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 14.7%, from $79.75M to $91.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Accretion Expense shows an upward trend with a 11.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2024

How to read this metric

This is a predictable, non-cash expense that reflects long-term infrastructure commitments.

Detailed definition

The periodic expense recognized to increase the carrying value of an asset retirement obligation (ARO) due to the passag...

Peer comparison

Common in capital-intensive industries like telecom, energy, and utilities.

Metric ID: is_tmusz_asset_retirement_obligation_accretion

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$238.00M$245.00M$278.00M$319.00M$366.00M
YoY Change—+2.9%+13.5%+14.7%+14.7%
Range$238.00M – $366.00M
CAGR+11.4%
Avg YoY Growth+11.5%
Median YoY Growth+14.1%
Current Streak4+ years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ConocoPhillips's accretion expense?
ConocoPhillips (COP) reported accretion expense of $91.50M in Q4 2025.
How has ConocoPhillips's accretion expense changed year-over-year?
ConocoPhillips's accretion expense increased by 14.7% year-over-year, from $79.75M to $91.50M.
What is the long-term trend for ConocoPhillips's accretion expense?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), ConocoPhillips's accretion expense has grown at a 11.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $238.00M to $366.00M.
What does accretion expense mean?
The accounting cost of the interest-like growth of future cleanup or removal liabilities.

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