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Compensation and benefits

ConocoPhillips Compensation and benefits decreased by 23.6% to $330.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 23.6%, from $432.00M to $330.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows a downward trend with a -9.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 17, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase often correlates with higher stock-based compensation or pension accruals, while a decrease reflects the realization of these tax benefits.

Detailed definition

This represents the deferred tax asset created by timing differences between the recognition of compensation and benefit...

Peer comparison

Standard across most large corporations, though sensitive to the mix of cash vs. equity-based compensation.

Metric ID: other_deferred_tax_assets_tax_deferred_expense_compensat_cd49bf

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$321.00M$450.00M$413.00M$432.00M$330.00M
QoQ Change+40.2%-8.2%+4.6%-23.6%
YoY Change+40.2%-8.2%+4.6%-23.6%
Range$321.00M$450.00M
CAGR+2.8%
Avg YoY Growth+3.2%
Median YoY Growth-1.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ConocoPhillips's compensation and benefits?
ConocoPhillips (COP) reported compensation and benefits of $330.00M in Q4 2025.
How has ConocoPhillips's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
ConocoPhillips's compensation and benefits decreased by 23.6% year-over-year, from $432.00M to $330.00M.
What is the long-term trend for ConocoPhillips's compensation and benefits?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), ConocoPhillips's compensation and benefits has grown at a -9.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $540.00M to $330.00M.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
The tax savings expected from future deductions related to employee compensation and benefits.