Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17
Non-Current Assets
Goodwill
Williams Companies Goodwill increased by 0.6% to $466.00M in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ4 2017
How to read this metric
High goodwill indicates a history of aggressive M&A; significant write-downs signal that acquired assets are underperforming expectations.
Detailed definition
Goodwill represents the premium paid over the fair market value of net identifiable assets during an acquisition. It ref...
Peer comparison
Common in industries with high M&A activity; peers are compared based on the ratio of goodwill to total equity.
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goodwillHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.00 | $0.00 | $463.00M | $466.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | — | +0.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +0.6% |
Range$0.00 – $466.00M
Avg YoY Growth+0.6%
Median YoY Growth+0.6%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission And Gulf Of America | — | — | — | — | $400.00M |
| West | $0.00 | $0.00 | — | $63.00M | $66.00M |
| Transmission And Gulf Of Mexico | $0.00 | $0.00 | $400.00M | $400.00M | — |
| Total | $0.00 | $0.00 | — | $463.00M | $466.00M |
Transmission And Gulf Of Mexico, West were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Williams Companies's goodwill?
- Williams Companies (WMB) reported goodwill of $466.00M in Q4 2024.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The premium paid for an acquisition above the value of its tangible and identifiable assets.