Discontinued — last reported Q4 '24
Goodwill
Williams Companies Goodwill increased by 0.6% to $466M in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A stable or decreasing balance is generally preferred, as significant increases may suggest overpayment, while sudden decreases indicate impairment charges.
Detailed definition
This represents the excess of the purchase price paid for an acquisition over the fair value of the identifiable net ass...
Peer comparison
Common in industries with frequent M&A; peers with aggressive growth strategies typically hold higher goodwill balances.
goodwillHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0 | $0 | $463M | $466M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | — | +0.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +0.6% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission And Gulf Of America | — | — | — | — | $400M |
| West | $0 | $0 | — | $63M | $66M |
| Transmission And Gulf Of Mexico | — | — | $400M | $400M | — |
| Total | $0 | $0 | — | $463M | $466M |
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 $466M in Q4 2024.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The premium paid for acquisitions above the fair value of the assets bought.