LEASES
We have operating leases primarily for real estate, manufacturing and other equipment, aircraft and vehicles.
Balance sheet information related to operating leases is as follows (in millions):
December 31,20252024
Operating lease ROU assets1
$1,697 $1,182 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities2
$321 $290 
Noncurrent portion of operating lease liabilities3
1,401 923 
Total operating lease liabilities$1,722 $1,213 
1 Operating lease ROU assets are included in the line item other noncurrent assets in our consolidated balance sheets.
2 The current portion of operating lease liabilities is included in the line item accounts payable and accrued expenses in our consolidated balance sheets.
3 The noncurrent portion of operating lease liabilities is included in the line item other noncurrent liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.
We had operating lease costs of $405 million, $362 million and $397 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. During 2025, 2024 and 2023, cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities was $404 million, $359 million and $389 million, respectively. Operating lease ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations were $867 million, $313 million and $328 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Information associated with the measurement of our operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025 is as follows:
Weighted-average remaining lease term9 years
Weighted-average discount rate3.9%
Our leases have remaining lease terms of up to 44 years, inclusive of renewal or termination options that we are reasonably certain to exercise.
The following table summarizes the maturities of our operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025 (in millions):
Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities
2026$381 
2027317 
2028259 
2029213 
2030170 
Thereafter679 
Total operating lease payments2,019 
Less: Imputed interest297 
Total operating lease liabilities$1,722 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 20, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 20, 2025
2023Feb 20, 2024
2022Feb 21, 2023
2021Feb 22, 2022
2020Feb 25, 2021
2019Feb 24, 2020

About Leases Disclosures

Lease disclosures under ASC 842 provide a comprehensive view of a company's leased asset portfolio, including the split between operating and finance leases, discount rates used to present-value future payments, and the maturity schedule of lease obligations. This section reveals a significant source of off-balance-sheet commitments that were largely hidden before the current standard.

Key signals: the weighted-average discount rate affects the size of recorded lease liabilities — a higher rate reduces the reported obligation, so compare the chosen rate against the company's incremental borrowing rate. The operating versus finance lease mix affects both EBITDA and operating income presentation. Watch the maturity table for concentration risk: large payment cliffs in specific years may create cash flow pressure. Variable lease payments excluded from the liability measurement represent real obligations that do not appear on the balance sheet. Compare total lease costs against prior-year operating lease expense to assess the true economic burden.