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Goodwill, Gross
Caterpillar Goodwill, Gross increased by 1.1% to $7.44B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.1%, from $7.36B to $7.44B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Goodwill, Gross shows relatively stable performance with a -0.4% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026
How to read this metric
Growth indicates active M&A activity, while stability suggests a consistent portfolio of acquired assets.
Detailed definition
The total historical cost of goodwill recognized from acquisitions, representing the premium paid over the fair value of...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting metric; peers vary based on historical M&A strategy.
Metric ID:
other_goodwill_grossHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $7.52B | $7.41B | $7.43B | $7.36B | $7.44B |
| QoQ Change | — | -1.5% | +0.3% | -0.9% | +1.1% |
| YoY Change | — | -1.5% | +0.3% | -0.9% | +1.1% |
Range$7.36B – $7.52B
CAGR-1.0%
Avg YoY Growth-0.3%
Median YoY Growth-0.3%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resource Industries | $2.96B | $2.98B | $2.95B | $2.96B | $2.98B | $2.98B | $2.99B | $3.54B |
| Power & Energy | — | — | — | — | — | — | $2.05B | $2.05B |
| Construction Industries | $239.00M | $254.00M | $239.00M | $245.00M | $253.00M | $250.00M | $242.00M | $241.00M |
| All Other Segment | $38.00M | $42.00M | $39.00M | $41.00M | $42.00M | $41.00M | $39.00M | $38.00M |
| Energyand Transportation | $2.02B | $2.04B | — | $2.03B | $2.05B | $2.05B | — | — |
| Total | — | — | $7.36B | — | — | — | $7.44B | — |
Energyand Transportation, Other Segments were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's goodwill, gross?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported goodwill, gross of $7.44B in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's goodwill, gross changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's goodwill, gross increased by 1.1% year-over-year, from $7.36B to $7.44B.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's goodwill, gross?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Caterpillar's goodwill, gross has grown at a -0.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $7.59B to $7.44B.
- What does goodwill, gross mean?
- The total original value of goodwill recorded from past company acquisitions.