Goodwill
Smurfit Kappa Group Goodwill decreased by 0.4% to $7.19B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.1%, from $6.97B to $7.19B. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows an upward trend with a 38.4% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A significant increase indicates recent M&A activity, while a sudden decrease typically signals an impairment charge due to underperforming acquisitions.
Detailed definition
Goodwill represents the premium paid over the fair market value of net identifiable assets during an acquisition. It ref...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for companies that grow through acquisition; comparable across all industries.
goodwillHistorical Data
| Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.72B | $2.84B | $7.22B | $6.82B | $6.97B | $7.21B | $7.21B | $7.22B | $7.19B |
| QoQ Change | — | +4.4% | +153.9% | -5.4% | +2.2% | +3.4% | +0.1% | +0.1% | -0.4% |
| YoY Change | — | +4.4% | — | +140.0% | — | — | -0.0% | +5.8% | +3.1% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q2 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | $248.00M | $264.00M | $3.95B | $4.12B | $4.21B |
| Europe, MEA and APAC | — | — | — | $2.40B | $2.68B |
| LATAM | — | — | — | $302.00M | $333.00M |
| Total | $2.72B | $2.84B | — | $6.82B | $7.22B |
North America was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
Geographic Breakdown
| Segment | Q4 '23 | Q3 '24 |
|---|---|---|
| North America | $264.00M | $4.24B |
| Europe, MEA and APAC | $2.65B | $2.86B |
| LATAM | $189.00M | $378.00M |
| Total | $2.84B | $7.22B |
Europe, MEA and APAC, LATAM, North America were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Smurfit Kappa Group's goodwill?
- Smurfit Kappa Group (SW) reported goodwill of $7.19B in Q1 2026.
- How has Smurfit Kappa Group's goodwill changed year-over-year?
- Smurfit Kappa Group's goodwill increased by 3.1% year-over-year, from $6.97B to $7.19B.
- What is the long-term trend for Smurfit Kappa Group's goodwill?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Smurfit Kappa Group's goodwill has grown at a 38.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.72B to $7.22B.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The excess price paid for an acquisition over the fair value of its net assets.