Business Segments · Goodwill

Networking — Goodwill

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Networking — Goodwill increased by 1.0% to $10.23B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2024
Last reportedQ4 2025
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

A decrease typically signals an impairment charge, suggesting that the acquired assets are not performing as well as originally expected.

Detailed definition

This represents the intangible asset created when the company acquires another business in the networking sector for a p...

Peer comparison

Comparable to goodwill balances reported by companies that utilize M&A as a growth strategy.

Metric ID: hpe_segment_networking_goodwill

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q3 '24Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$2.91B$9.95B$10.12B$10.23B
QoQ Change+242.1%+1.7%+1.0%
YoY Change+247.9%
Range$2.91B$10.23B
Avg YoY Growth+247.9%
Median YoY Growth+247.9%
Current Streak3+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hewlett Packard Enterprise's networking — goodwill?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reported networking — goodwill of $10.23B in Q4 2025.
What does networking — goodwill mean?
The value of intangible assets like brand and customer base acquired through networking business purchases.