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Restricted Cash

ConocoPhillips Restricted Cash increased by 467.7% to $369M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 18.6%, from $311M to $369M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Restricted Cash shows a downward trend with a -34.9% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

High levels of restricted cash may indicate significant regulatory or contractual obligations, potentially limiting liquidity for general operations.

Detailed definition

Restricted cash refers to funds that are legally or contractually set aside for specific purposes and are not available...

Peer comparison

Common in capital-intensive industries like energy, where environmental bonding and project financing often require restricted funds.

Metric ID: restricted_cash

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$306M$236M$245M$239M$246M$264M$271M$280M$301M$298M$311M$325M$339M$65M$369M
QoQ Change-22.9%+3.8%-2.4%+2.9%+7.3%+2.7%+3.3%+7.5%-1.0%+4.4%+4.5%+4.3%-80.8%+467.7%
YoY Change-19.6%+11.9%+10.6%+17.2%+22.4%+12.9%+14.8%+16.1%+12.6%-78.2%+18.6%
Range$65M$369M
CAGR+5.5%
Avg YoY Growth+3.6%
Median YoY Growth+12.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ConocoPhillips's restricted cash?
ConocoPhillips (COP) reported restricted cash of $369M in Q1 2026.
How has ConocoPhillips's restricted cash changed year-over-year?
ConocoPhillips's restricted cash increased by 18.6% year-over-year, from $311M to $369M.
What is the long-term trend for ConocoPhillips's restricted cash?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), ConocoPhillips's restricted cash has grown at a -34.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $236M to $65M.
What does restricted cash mean?
Cash that is set aside for a specific purpose and cannot be used for daily operations.