Non-Current Liabilities
Regulatory liabilities
Williams Companies Regulatory liabilities increased by 10.4% to $85.00M in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2024), Regulatory liabilities shows an upward trend with a 9.6% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase typically reflects regulatory decisions to pass cost savings or over-collections back to customers, potentially impacting future revenue recognition.
Detailed definition
These are obligations recognized by regulated utilities to refund or credit ratepayers in future periods, often resultin...
Peer comparison
Common in rate-regulated utility sectors; peers will show similar line items based on state-specific regulatory frameworks.
Metric ID:
utility_regulatory_liabilitiesHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $56.00M | $201.00M | $77.00M | $85.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +258.9% | -61.7% | +10.4% |
| YoY Change | — | +258.9% | -61.7% | +10.4% |
Range$56.00M – $201.00M
Avg YoY Growth+69.2%
Median YoY Growth+10.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Williams Companies's regulatory liabilities?
- Williams Companies (WMB) reported regulatory liabilities of $85.00M in Q4 2024.
- What is the long-term trend for Williams Companies's regulatory liabilities?
- Over 4 years (2020 to 2024), Williams Companies's regulatory liabilities has grown at a 9.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $59.00M to $85.00M.
- What does regulatory liabilities mean?
- Future obligations to return funds or provide credits to utility customers as mandated by regulatory authorities.