Business Segments · Goodwill

Sports Segment — Goodwill

Walt Disney Sports Segment — Goodwill increased by 0.3% to $16.54B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.3%, from $16.49B to $16.54B.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ2 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

A large or increasing balance indicates significant historical M&A activity; a sudden decrease may signal an impairment charge due to poor performance.

Detailed definition

This represents the premium paid over the fair value of net assets when acquiring sports-related businesses or entities....

Peer comparison

Comparable to goodwill balances in the balance sheets of companies that have grown through media acquisitions.

Metric ID: dis_segment_sports_segment_goodwill

Historical Data

11 periods
 Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$16.49B$16.49B$16.49B$16.49B$16.49B$16.49B$16.49B$16.49B$16.49B$16.49B$16.54B
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.3%
YoY Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.3%
Range$16.49B$16.54B
CAGR+0.1%
Avg YoY Growth+0.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak10+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walt Disney's sports segment — goodwill?
Walt Disney (DIS) reported sports segment — goodwill of $16.54B in Q1 2026.
How has Walt Disney's sports segment — goodwill changed year-over-year?
Walt Disney's sports segment — goodwill increased by 0.3% year-over-year, from $16.49B to $16.54B.
What does sports segment — goodwill mean?
The value of intangible assets like brand and reputation from past sports business acquisitions.