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Asset Retirement Obligation
3M Asset Retirement Obligation increased by 3.6% to $202M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.6%, from $195M to $202M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Asset Retirement Obligation shows an upward trend with a 6.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2020
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 3, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase reflects higher future environmental or decommissioning liabilities, which may impact long-term cash flow projections.
Detailed definition
This represents the estimated legal liability associated with the future retirement or disposal of a tangible long-lived...
Peer comparison
Common among industrial and manufacturing companies with significant physical plant and equipment footprints.
Metric ID:
other_asset_retirement_obligationHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $176M | $177M | $181M | $195M | $202M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.6% | +2.3% | +7.7% | +3.6% |
| YoY Change | — | +0.6% | +2.3% | +7.7% | +3.6% |
Range$176M – $202M
CAGR+14.8%
Avg YoY Growth+3.5%
Median YoY Growth+2.9%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 3M's asset retirement obligation?
- 3M (MMM) reported asset retirement obligation of $202M in Q4 2025.
- How has 3M's asset retirement obligation changed year-over-year?
- 3M's asset retirement obligation increased by 3.6% year-over-year, from $195M to $202M.
- What is the long-term trend for 3M's asset retirement obligation?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), 3M's asset retirement obligation has grown at a 6.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $145M to $202M.
- What does asset retirement obligation mean?
- The estimated future cost to retire or decommission physical assets.