Business Segments · Goodwill

West/Other — Goodwill

NRG Energy West/Other — Goodwill decreased by 1.5% to $128.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

A decrease indicates potential impairment, while an increase suggests recent acquisitions or premium valuations.

Detailed definition

Represents the intangible asset value recorded when the purchase price of a business unit within the West/Other segment...

Peer comparison

Common in energy and utility sectors following M&A activity; peers typically disclose this under intangible assets.

Metric ID: nrg_segment_west_other_goodwill

Historical Data

6 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$191.00M$217.00M$221.00M$153.00M$130.00M$128.00M
QoQ Change+13.6%+1.8%-30.8%-15.0%-1.5%
YoY Change+13.6%+1.8%-30.8%-15.0%
Range$128.00M$221.00M
CAGR-27.4%
Avg YoY Growth-7.6%
Median YoY Growth-6.6%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NRG Energy's west/other — goodwill?
NRG Energy (NRG) reported west/other — goodwill of $128.00M in Q1 2026.
What does west/other — goodwill mean?
The excess purchase price paid for business units within the West/Other segment over their net asset value.