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Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning

PG&E Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning decreased by 12.5% to $1.17B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.3%, from $1.10B to $1.17B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning shows an upward trend with a 8.0% 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 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase reflects a larger asset base or shorter useful life estimates, while a decrease may indicate aging infrastructure that is fully depreciated.

Detailed definition

The systematic allocation of the cost of tangible and intangible assets over their useful lives, plus the estimated cost...

Peer comparison

Standard for capital-intensive industries; utility peers show high levels of depreciation due to massive grid infrastructure.

Metric ID: other_depreciation_amortization_decommissioning_income_s_e86dd8

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$851.00M$801.00M$863.00M$972.00M$941.00M$1.00B$941.00M$1.08B$997.00M$811.00M$853.00M$1.02B$1.05B$1.06B$1.06B$1.10B$1.07B$1.13B$1.33B$1.17B
QoQ Change-5.9%+7.7%+12.6%-3.2%+6.5%-6.1%+14.5%-7.4%-18.7%+5.2%+19.8%+3.0%+0.6%-0.4%+4.0%-2.2%+5.5%+17.7%-12.5%
YoY Change+10.6%+25.1%+9.0%+10.8%+6.0%-19.1%-9.4%-5.1%+5.6%+30.6%+23.7%+7.3%+1.9%+6.9%+26.3%+6.3%
Range$801.00M$1.33B
CAGR+6.9%
Avg YoY Growth+8.5%
Median YoY Growth+7.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PG&E's depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning?
PG&E (PCG) reported depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning of $1.17B in Q1 2026.
How has PG&E's depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning changed year-over-year?
PG&E's depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning increased by 6.3% year-over-year, from $1.10B to $1.17B.
What is the long-term trend for PG&E's depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), PG&E's depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning has grown at a 8.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.40B to $4.63B.
What does depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning mean?
The annual accounting cost of wearing out physical assets and the future cost of retiring them.