Non-Current Assets

Goodwill

W.P. Carey Inc. Goodwill decreased by 0.3% to $983.97M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.0%, from $974.50M to $983.97M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows relatively stable performance with a 1.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2012
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 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.

Metric ID: goodwill

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$907.30M$903.98M$901.53M$899.60M$891.46M$1.02B$1.04B$1.04B$1.04B$1.03B$978.29M$974.05M$973.20M$979.27M$967.84M$974.50M$986.47M$986.97M$987.07M$983.97M
QoQ Change-0.4%-0.3%-0.2%-0.9%+14.8%+1.4%+0.0%-0.1%-0.3%-5.4%-0.4%-0.1%+0.6%-1.2%+0.7%+1.2%+0.1%+0.0%-0.3%
YoY Change-1.7%+13.2%+15.1%+15.4%+16.3%+1.1%-5.7%-6.1%-6.1%-5.3%-1.1%+0.0%+1.4%+0.8%+2.0%+1.0%
Range$891.46M$1.04B
CAGR+1.7%
Avg YoY Growth+2.5%
Median YoY Growth+0.9%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q4 '23
Real Estate$878.00M$874.60M$872.20M$870.30M$862.10M$1.02B$1.04B$978.29M
Investment Management Segment$29.33M$29.30M$29.30M$0.00$0.00$0.00
Total$907.30M$903.98M$901.53M$899.60M$891.46M$1.02B$1.04B$978.29M

Investment Management Segment, Real Estate were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W.P. Carey Inc.'s goodwill?
W.P. Carey Inc. (WPC) reported goodwill of $983.97M in Q1 2026.
How has W.P. Carey Inc.'s goodwill changed year-over-year?
W.P. Carey Inc.'s goodwill increased by 1.0% year-over-year, from $974.50M to $983.97M.
What is the long-term trend for W.P. Carey Inc.'s goodwill?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), W.P. Carey Inc.'s goodwill has grown at a 1.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $910.82M to $987.07M.
What does goodwill mean?
The excess price paid for an acquisition over the fair value of its net assets.