Non-Current Assets
Goodwill
Veralto Goodwill increased by 7.2% to $3.04B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 11.1%, from $2.74B to $3.04B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows an upward trend with a 3.2% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026
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.
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goodwillHistorical Data
13 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.50B | $2.48B | $2.48B | $2.53B | $2.50B | $2.49B | $2.54B | $2.69B | $2.74B | $2.84B | $2.82B | $2.84B | $3.04B |
| QoQ Change | — | -1.0% | +0.2% | +2.1% | -1.3% | -0.4% | +2.0% | +6.1% | +1.7% | +3.5% | -0.4% | +0.5% | +7.2% |
| YoY Change | — | -1.0% | — | +2.3% | — | — | +2.4% | +6.3% | +9.6% | +13.9% | +11.2% | +5.4% | +11.1% |
Range$2.48B – $3.04B
CAGR+6.7%
Avg YoY Growth+6.8%
Median YoY Growth+6.3%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Quality | $1.28B | $1.30B | $1.26B | $1.28B | $1.33B | $1.33B | $1.34B | $1.56B |
| Product Quality & Innovation | $1.21B | $1.24B | — | $1.46B | $1.50B | $1.50B | $1.50B | $1.49B |
| Total | $2.49B | $2.54B | $2.69B | $2.74B | $2.84B | $2.82B | $2.84B | $3.04B |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Veralto's goodwill?
- Veralto (VLTO) reported goodwill of $3.04B in Q1 2026.
- How has Veralto's goodwill changed year-over-year?
- Veralto's goodwill increased by 11.1% year-over-year, from $2.74B to $3.04B.
- What is the long-term trend for Veralto's goodwill?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Veralto's goodwill has grown at a 3.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.50B to $2.84B.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The excess price paid for an acquisition over the fair value of its net assets.