Operating Expenses
Goodwill impairment
This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase signals potential overpayment for past acquisitions or a deterioration in the long-term outlook of acquired business units.
Detailed definition
The non-cash charge recognized when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value. This reflects a down...
Peer comparison
Common across companies with active M&A strategies; peers often report this periodically during annual impairment testing.
Metric ID:
goodwill_impairmentHistorical Data
16 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $925.00M | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| QoQ Change | — | — | — | — | -100.0% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | — | — | -100.0% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Range$0.00 – $925.00M
Avg YoY Growth-100.0%
Median YoY Growth-100.0%
Business Segments
| Segment | FY'21 | FY'22 |
|---|---|---|
| Energyand Transportation | $0.00 | $925.00M |
| Construction Industries | — | $0.00 |
| Resource Industries | — | $0.00 |
| Total | $0.00 | — |
All segment values are derived from annual filings.
Construction Industries, Energyand Transportation, Resource Industries were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
Goodwill impairment at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's goodwill impairment?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported goodwill impairment of $0.00 in Q4 2025.
- What does goodwill impairment mean?
- A non-cash expense recorded when the value of acquired assets is determined to be lower than their recorded book value.