Business Segments · Goodwill

Global Commercial Services — Goodwill

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

Stable or increasing values reflect historical investment; significant decreases may signal impairment charges due to underperforming acquisitions.

Detailed definition

The carrying value of goodwill associated with the segment, representing the premium paid for acquisitions over the fair...

Peer comparison

Standard balance sheet item for companies that have grown through acquisitions.

Metric ID: axp_segment_global_commercial_services_goodwill

Historical Data

1 periods
 Q4 '21
Value$2.23B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Express's global commercial services — goodwill?
American Express (AXP) reported global commercial services — goodwill of $2.23B in Q4 2021.
What does global commercial services — goodwill mean?
The value of intangible assets from past acquisitions assigned to this segment.