Business Segments · Goodwill

Life Sciences and Applied Markets — Goodwill

Agilent Technologies Life Sciences and Applied Markets — Goodwill increased by 0.1% to $1.58B in Q3 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.3%, from $1.58B to $1.58B. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Life Sciences and Applied Markets — Goodwill shows relatively stable performance with a 1.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2021
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

A stable or increasing balance reflects historical acquisition activity, while a sudden decrease signals potential impairment charges due to underperformance.

Detailed definition

This represents the carrying value of goodwill allocated to the Life Sciences and Applied Markets segment, resulting fro...

Peer comparison

Common in companies that grow through M&A; peers will show varying levels based on their acquisition history.

Metric ID: a_segment_life_sciences_and_applied_markets_goodwill

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24
Value$1.45B$1.45B$1.74B$1.74B$1.74B$1.73B$1.74B$1.76B$1.75B$1.75B$1.58B$1.58B$1.58B$1.58B$1.58B
QoQ Change-0.3%+20.5%-0.2%-0.2%-0.2%+0.6%+0.7%-0.2%+0.2%-10.0%+0.3%-0.1%+0.1%+0.1%
YoY Change+19.7%+19.8%+0.0%+0.9%+0.9%+1.3%-9.4%-9.8%-9.7%-9.8%+0.3%
Range$1.45B$1.76B
CAGR+2.5%
Avg YoY Growth+0.4%
Median YoY Growth+0.3%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Agilent Technologies's life sciences and applied markets — goodwill?
Agilent Technologies (A) reported life sciences and applied markets — goodwill of $1.58B in Q3 2024.
How has Agilent Technologies's life sciences and applied markets — goodwill changed year-over-year?
Agilent Technologies's life sciences and applied markets — goodwill increased by 0.3% year-over-year, from $1.58B to $1.58B.
What is the long-term trend for Agilent Technologies's life sciences and applied markets — goodwill?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Agilent Technologies's life sciences and applied markets — goodwill has grown at a 1.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.09B to $6.33B.
What does life sciences and applied markets — goodwill mean?
The total value of goodwill recorded on the balance sheet specifically for this business segment.