Operating

Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning

PG&E Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning decreased by 12.5% to $1.17B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.3%, from $1.10B to $1.17B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning shows an upward trend with a 8.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher values reflect a capital-intensive asset base; significant changes may indicate shifts in asset retirement obligations or capital investment cycles.

Detailed definition

The non-cash expense representing the systematic allocation of the cost of tangible and intangible assets over their use...

Peer comparison

High for utility companies due to massive infrastructure investments compared to service-based industries.

Metric ID: operating_depreciation_amortization_decommissioning

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$851.00M$801.00M$863.00M$972.00M$941.00M$1.00B$941.00M$1.08B$997.00M$811.00M$853.00M$1.02B$1.05B$1.06B$1.06B$1.10B$1.07B$1.13B$1.33B$1.17B
QoQ Change-5.9%+7.7%+12.6%-3.2%+6.5%-6.1%+14.5%-7.4%-18.7%+5.2%+19.8%+3.0%+0.6%-0.4%+4.0%-2.2%+5.5%+17.7%-12.5%
YoY Change+10.6%+25.1%+9.0%+10.8%+6.0%-19.1%-9.4%-5.1%+5.6%+30.6%+23.7%+7.3%+1.9%+6.9%+26.3%+6.3%
Range$801.00M$1.33B
CAGR+6.9%
Avg YoY Growth+8.5%
Median YoY Growth+7.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PG&E's depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning?
PG&E (PCG) reported depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning of $1.17B in Q1 2026.
How has PG&E's depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning changed year-over-year?
PG&E's depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning increased by 6.3% year-over-year, from $1.10B to $1.17B.
What is the long-term trend for PG&E's depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), PG&E's depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning has grown at a 8.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.40B to $4.63B.
What does depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning mean?
Non-cash charges for the wear and tear or retirement of company assets.