Operating Expenses

Accretion Expense

Williams Companies Accretion Expense remained flat by 0.0% to $29.50M in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 21.6%, from $24.25M to $29.50M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2024Feb 25, 2025

How to read this metric

A steady, predictable expense that grows as the settlement date for the obligation approaches.

Detailed definition

The periodic expense recognized to increase the carrying amount of an asset retirement obligation liability due to the p...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting practice for long-term liabilities; peers report this as a non-cash operating expense.

Metric ID: tmusz_asset_retirement_obligation_accretion

Historical Data

2 years
 FY'23FY'24
Value$97.00M$118.00M
YoY Change+21.6%
Range$97.00M$118.00M
Avg YoY Growth+21.6%
Median YoY Growth+21.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williams Companies's accretion expense?
Williams Companies (WMB) reported accretion expense of $29.50M in Q4 2024.
How has Williams Companies's accretion expense changed year-over-year?
Williams Companies's accretion expense increased by 21.6% year-over-year, from $24.25M to $29.50M.
What does accretion expense mean?
The non-cash expense representing the interest-like growth of retirement liabilities over time.