Discontinued — last reported Q4 '22

Goodwill impairment

Operating Expenses

This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ4 2022

How to read this metric

An increase signals that past acquisitions are underperforming or that market conditions have deteriorated, negatively impacting shareholder value.

Detailed definition

This represents a non-cash charge taken when the carrying value of an acquired asset exceeds its fair market value. It i...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting metric for companies that grow through M&A.

Metric ID: is_goodwill_impairment

Historical Data

16 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$0.00$0.00$0.00$925.00M$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
QoQ Change-100.0%
YoY Change-100.0%
Range$0.00$925.00M
Avg YoY Growth-100.0%
Median YoY Growth-100.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caterpillar's goodwill impairment?
Caterpillar (CAT) reported goodwill impairment of $0.00 in Q4 2025.
What does goodwill impairment mean?
A write-down of the value of previously acquired businesses.

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