Operating Expenses

Impairment of Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets

General Motors Impairment of Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets decreased by 98.4% to $25.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Impairment of Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets shows an upward trend with a 405.4% CAGR. 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 2024
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase is a negative signal indicating poor historical capital allocation or deteriorating business unit performance.

Detailed definition

This metric represents non-cash charges taken when the carrying value of goodwill or acquired intangible assets exceeds...

Peer comparison

Reported by most large corporations; indicates potential issues with M&A strategy.

Metric ID: is_klac_impairment_of_goodwill_and_purchased_intangible_assets

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$4.00M$0.00$0.00$0.00$11.00M$0.00$1.00M$0.00$0.00$0.00$209.00M$0.00$605.00M$0.00$329.00M$0.00$18.00M$1.04B$1.55B$25.00M
QoQ Change-100.0%-100.0%-100.0%-100.0%-100.0%-100.0%>999%+48.2%-98.4%
YoY Change+175.0%-100.0%>999%+57.4%-97.0%+370.2%
Range$0.00$1.55B
CAGR+47.1%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth+116.2%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Cruise$605.00M$0.00$328.00M$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
GM Financial$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
GMI$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$18.00M$0.00$20.00M$0.00
Total$605.00M$0.00$329.00M$0.00$18.00M$1.04B$1.55B$25.00M

Cruise was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Motors's impairment of goodwill and purchased intangible assets?
General Motors (GM) reported impairment of goodwill and purchased intangible assets of $25.00M in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for General Motors's impairment of goodwill and purchased intangible assets?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), General Motors's impairment of goodwill and purchased intangible assets has grown at a 405.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.00M to $2.61B.
What does impairment of goodwill and purchased intangible assets mean?
A non-cash charge reflecting a decline in the value of previously acquired businesses or assets.