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Operating Loss Carryforwards
Chevron Operating Loss Carryforwards increased by 215.9% to $29.16B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 215.9%, from $9.23B to $29.16B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Operating Loss Carryforwards shows an upward trend with a 8.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates a larger pool of losses available to shield future profits from taxation.
Detailed definition
This represents the accumulated net operating losses that the company can carry forward to offset future taxable income....
Peer comparison
Commonly disclosed by large firms with cyclical earnings or recent restructuring events.
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other_operating_loss_carryforwardsHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $10.75B | $9.85B | $9.60B | $9.23B | $29.16B |
| QoQ Change | — | -8.4% | -2.5% | -3.8% | +215.9% |
| YoY Change | — | -8.4% | -2.5% | -3.8% | +215.9% |
Range$9.23B – $29.16B
CAGR+171.3%
Avg YoY Growth+50.3%
Median YoY Growth-3.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chevron's operating loss carryforwards?
- Chevron (CVX) reported operating loss carryforwards of $29.16B in Q4 2025.
- How has Chevron's operating loss carryforwards changed year-over-year?
- Chevron's operating loss carryforwards increased by 215.9% year-over-year, from $9.23B to $29.16B.
- What is the long-term trend for Chevron's operating loss carryforwards?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Chevron's operating loss carryforwards has grown at a 8.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $19.76B to $29.16B.
- What does operating loss carryforwards mean?
- Past financial losses that can be used to lower future tax bills.