Non-Current Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net

International Business Machines Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net increased by 5.0% to $3.31B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net shows relatively stable performance with a 1.5% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryMarket Position
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026

How to read this metric

High levels indicate significant historical M&A activity; sudden decreases suggest impairment charges due to underperforming acquisitions.

Detailed definition

This represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in business combinations, pl...

Peer comparison

Highly comparable across the banking sector, where consolidation through acquisitions is a common growth strategy.

Metric ID: goodwill_and_intangible_assets_net

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$3.16B$3.05B$3.15B$3.31B
QoQ Change-3.2%+3.0%+5.0%
YoY Change-3.2%+3.0%+5.0%
Range$3.05B$3.31B
Avg YoY Growth+1.6%
Median YoY Growth+3.0%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's goodwill and intangible assets, net?
International Business Machines (IBM) reported goodwill and intangible assets, net of $3.31B in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's goodwill and intangible assets, net?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), International Business Machines's goodwill and intangible assets, net has grown at a 1.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.16B to $3.31B.
What does goodwill and intangible assets, net mean?
The value of acquired businesses and intangible assets like brand and customer relationships.