Power & Energy — Goodwill
Business Segments · GoodwillCaterpillar Power & Energy — Goodwill decreased by 30.1% to $2.05B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase suggests recent acquisitions, while a decrease indicates potential impairment charges or write-downs.
Detailed definition
Represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business combinat...
Peer comparison
Standard across industrial conglomerates; peers like Cummins or Deere report similar acquisition-related intangible assets.
Metric ID:
cat_segment_power_energy_goodwillHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.96B | $2.94B | $2.05B |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.7% | -30.1% |
| YoY Change | — | -0.7% | -30.1% |
Range$2.05B – $2.96B
Avg YoY Growth-15.4%
Median YoY Growth-15.4%
Current Streak2+ quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's power & energy — goodwill?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported power & energy — goodwill of $2.05B in Q4 2025.
- What does power & energy — goodwill mean?
- The intangible value assigned to acquired businesses within the energy and transportation segment.