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
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 17, 2026
How to read this metric
A steady, predictable expense that grows as the settlement date for the obligation approaches.
Detailed definition
The periodic expense recognized to increase the carrying amount of an asset retirement obligation liability due to the p...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting practice for long-term liabilities; peers report this as a non-cash operating expense.
Metric ID:
tmusz_asset_retirement_obligation_accretionHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'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
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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 non-cash expense representing the interest-like growth of retirement liabilities over time.