Non-Current Assets

Goodwill

Abbott Goodwill increased by 46.5% to $35.22B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 50.8%, from $23.36B to $35.22B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows relatively stable performance with a 0.2% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
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$23.49B$23.30B$23.23B$23.18B$22.74B$22.28B$22.80B$22.93B$23.26B$23.28B$23.68B$23.38B$23.31B$23.66B$23.11B$23.36B$23.95B$23.97B$24.04B$35.22B
QoQ Change-0.8%-0.3%-0.2%-1.9%-2.0%+2.3%+0.6%+1.4%+0.1%+1.7%-1.3%-0.3%+1.5%-2.3%+1.1%+2.5%+0.1%+0.3%+46.5%
YoY Change-3.2%-4.4%-1.9%-1.1%+2.3%+4.5%+3.9%+2.0%+0.2%+1.6%-2.4%-0.1%+2.8%+1.3%+4.0%+50.8%
Range$22.28B$35.22B
CAGR+8.9%
Avg YoY Growth+3.8%
Median YoY Growth+1.5%
Current Streak5 quarters growth

Business Segments

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SegmentQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Medical Devices$16.90B$17.10B$16.80B$16.90B$17.30B$17.40B$17.40B$17.30B
Diagnostic Products$3.50B$3.60B$3.50B$3.50B$3.60B$3.60B$3.60B$14.90B
Established Pharmaceuticals$2.60B$2.70B$2.60B$2.60B$2.70B$2.70B$2.70B$2.70B
Nutritional Products$285.00M$285.00M$285.00M$285.00M$285.00M$285.00M$285.00M$300.00M
Total$23.31B$23.66B$23.11B$23.36B$23.95B$23.97B$24.04B$35.22B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abbott's goodwill?
Abbott (ABT) reported goodwill of $35.22B in Q1 2026.
How has Abbott's goodwill changed year-over-year?
Abbott's goodwill increased by 50.8% year-over-year, from $23.36B to $35.22B.
What is the long-term trend for Abbott's goodwill?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Abbott's goodwill has grown at a 0.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $23.74B to $24.04B.
What does goodwill mean?
The excess price paid for an acquisition over the fair value of its net assets.