Operating

Change in Asset Retirement Obligations

Waste Connections Change in Asset Retirement Obligations remained flat by 0.0% to -$76.39M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 23.2%, from -$61.98M to -$76.39M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Asset Retirement Obligations shows a downward trend with a 95.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 12, 2026

How to read this metric

Increases often reflect expanded mining footprints or updated regulatory requirements for environmental remediation.

Detailed definition

This metric reflects the periodic adjustment to the estimated liability for future site reclamation and environmental cl...

Peer comparison

Specific to the extractive industry; peers report similar adjustments based on mine life and environmental regulations.

Metric ID: scco_change_in_aro

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value-$21.04M-$18.88M-$39.43M-$247.94M-$305.55M
YoY Change+10.3%-108.8%-528.8%-23.2%
Range-$305.55M-$18.88M
CAGR+95.2%
Avg YoY Growth-162.7%
Median YoY Growth-66.0%
Current Streak3 years decline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waste Connections's change in asset retirement obligations?
Waste Connections (WCN) reported change in asset retirement obligations of -$76.39M in Q4 2025.
How has Waste Connections's change in asset retirement obligations changed year-over-year?
Waste Connections's change in asset retirement obligations decreased by 23.2% year-over-year, from -$61.98M to -$76.39M.
What is the long-term trend for Waste Connections's change in asset retirement obligations?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Waste Connections's change in asset retirement obligations has grown at a 95.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$21.04M to -$305.55M.
What does change in asset retirement obligations mean?
Changes in the estimated cost to clean up and close mining sites in the future.