Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

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Payments for Removal Costs

NiSource Payments for Removal Costs increased by 28.7% to $74.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 28.7%, from $57.90M to $74.50M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 11, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher payments indicate active asset retirement programs, which are necessary for infrastructure renewal.

Detailed definition

Cash outflows associated with the decommissioning, dismantling, or removal of assets at the end of their useful life. Th...

Peer comparison

Common in utilities and industrial sectors with significant long-lived infrastructure.

Metric ID: other_payments_for_removal_costs

Historical Data

7 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$32.20M$34.90M$27.10M$43.10M$42.10M$57.90M$74.50M
QoQ Change+8.4%-22.3%+59.0%-2.3%+37.5%+28.7%
YoY Change+59.0%-2.3%+37.5%+28.7%
Range$27.10M$74.50M
CAGR+74.9%
Avg YoY Growth+30.7%
Median YoY Growth+33.1%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NiSource's payments for removal costs?
NiSource (NI) reported payments for removal costs of $74.50M in Q4 2025.
How has NiSource's payments for removal costs changed year-over-year?
NiSource's payments for removal costs increased by 28.7% year-over-year, from $57.90M to $74.50M.
What does payments for removal costs mean?
Cash spent to remove or decommission assets that are no longer in service.