Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25
Business Segments · Goodwill
Water Distribution — Goodwill
Eversource Energy Water Distribution — Goodwill decreased by 0.0% to $662.40M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ4 2025
Rolls up toGoodwill
How to read this metric
A decrease often signals an impairment charge, reflecting a reduction in the expected future value of the acquired business.
Detailed definition
The intangible asset representing the premium paid over the fair value of net identifiable assets when acquiring water d...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting metric for companies that grow through M&A activity.
Metric ID:
es_segment_water_distribution_goodwillHistorical Data
6 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $905.00M | $951.20M | $960.70M | $0.00 | $662.50M | $662.40M |
| QoQ Change | — | +5.1% | +1.0% | -100.0% | — | -0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | +5.1% | +1.0% | -100.0% | — | — |
Range$0.00 – $960.70M
CAGR-22.1%
Avg YoY Growth-31.3%
Median YoY Growth+1.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Eversource Energy's water distribution — goodwill?
- Eversource Energy (ES) reported water distribution — goodwill of $662.40M in Q4 2025.
- What does water distribution — goodwill mean?
- The value of intangible assets like brand and market position from water business acquisitions.