Business Segments · Goodwill, non-deductible

Medical Devices — Goodwill, non-deductible

Abbott Medical Devices — Goodwill, non-deductible decreased by 0.6% to $17.30B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.4%, from $16.90B to $17.30B. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Medical Devices — Goodwill, non-deductible shows relatively stable performance with a 2.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

An increase typically reflects recent strategic acquisitions within the medical device space, while a decrease may indicate impairment charges or the periodic revaluation of acquisition-related assets.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the portion of goodwill associated with the medical devices business segment that is not tax-dedu...

Peer comparison

Most large-cap medical device peers report similar goodwill balances resulting from M&A activity, though the tax-deductibility status varies based on the legal structure of the acquisitions.

Metric ID: abt_segment_medical_devices_goodwill_non_deductible

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$16.40B$16.40B$16.40B$16.40B$16.10B$15.90B$16.20B$16.40B$16.70B$16.80B$17.10B$16.90B$16.90B$17.10B$16.80B$16.90B$17.30B$17.40B$17.40B$17.30B
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-1.8%-1.2%+1.9%+1.2%+1.8%+0.6%+1.8%-1.2%+0.0%+1.2%-1.8%+0.6%+2.4%+0.6%+0.0%-0.6%
YoY Change-1.8%-3.0%-1.2%+0.0%+3.7%+5.7%+5.6%+3.0%+1.2%+1.8%-1.8%+0.0%+2.4%+1.8%+3.6%+2.4%
Range$15.90B$17.40B
CAGR+1.1%
Avg YoY Growth+1.4%
Median YoY Growth+1.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abbott's medical devices — goodwill, non-deductible?
Abbott (ABT) reported medical devices — goodwill, non-deductible of $17.30B in Q1 2026.
How has Abbott's medical devices — goodwill, non-deductible changed year-over-year?
Abbott's medical devices — goodwill, non-deductible increased by 2.4% year-over-year, from $16.90B to $17.30B.
What is the long-term trend for Abbott's medical devices — goodwill, non-deductible?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Abbott's medical devices — goodwill, non-deductible has grown at a 2.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $64.60B to $69.00B.
What does medical devices — goodwill, non-deductible mean?
The amount of non-tax-deductible goodwill recorded on the balance sheet specifically for the medical devices business segment.