What is NiSource's software amortization expense?

NiSource (NI) reported software amortization expense of $19.00M in Q4 2025.

How has NiSource's software amortization expense changed year-over-year?

NiSource's software amortization expense decreased by 10.8% year-over-year, from $21.30M to $19.00M.

What is the long-term trend for NiSource's software amortization expense?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), NiSource's software amortization expense has grown at a 11.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $49.40M to $76.00M.

What does software amortization expense mean?

The annual expense recognized from the cost of previously purchased or developed software.

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Software amortization expense

NiSource Software amortization expense remained flat by 0.0% to $19.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 10.8%, from $21.30M to $19.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Software amortization expense shows an upward trend with a 11.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement

SectionOther

CategoryEfficiency

SignalLower is better

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ1 2016

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 11, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase reflects higher historical investment in technology, while a decrease may suggest a slowdown in digital infrastructure spending.

Detailed definition

This represents the periodic expense recognized as capitalized software costs are systematically written off over their...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting practice for companies with significant technology assets.

Metric ID: other_capitalized_computer_software_amortization1

Historical Data

5 years

	FY'21	FY'22	FY'23	FY'24	FY'25
Value	$49.40M	$53.10M	$77.50M	$85.20M	$76.00M
YoY Change	—	+7.5%	+46.0%	+9.9%	-10.8%

Range$49.40M – $85.20M

CAGR+11.4%

Avg YoY Growth+13.1%

Median YoY Growth+8.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NiSource's software amortization expense?: NiSource (NI) reported software amortization expense of $19.00M in Q4 2025.
How has NiSource's software amortization expense changed year-over-year?: NiSource's software amortization expense decreased by 10.8% year-over-year, from $21.30M to $19.00M.
What is the long-term trend for NiSource's software amortization expense?: Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), NiSource's software amortization expense has grown at a 11.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $49.40M to $76.00M.
What does software amortization expense mean?: The annual expense recognized from the cost of previously purchased or developed software.