Abbott ABT Medical Devices — Goodwill, non-deductible

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What is Abbott's medical devices — goodwill, non-deductible?

Abbott (ABT) reported medical devices — goodwill, non-deductible of $17.3B in Q1 2026.

How has Abbott's medical devices — goodwill, non-deductible changed year-over-year?

Abbott's medical devices — goodwill, non-deductible increased by 2.4% year-over-year, from $16.9B to $17.3B.

What is the long-term trend for Abbott's medical devices — goodwill, non-deductible?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Abbott's medical devices — goodwill, non-deductible has grown at a 1.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $65.5B to $69B.

What does medical devices — goodwill, non-deductible mean?

The amount of non-tax-deductible goodwill recorded on the balance sheet specifically for the medical devices business segment.

How do you interpret medical devices — goodwill, non-deductible?

An increase typically reflects recent strategic acquisitions within the medical device space, while a decrease may indicate impairment charges or the periodic revaluation of acquisition-related assets.

How does medical devices — goodwill, non-deductible compare across companies?

Most large-cap medical device peers report similar goodwill balances resulting from M&A activity, though the tax-deductibility status varies based on the legal structure of the acquisitions.