Non-Current Assets

Goodwill

Salesforce Goodwill increased by 2.3% to $59.29B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 15.6%, from $51.28B to $59.29B. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Goodwill shows an upward trend with a 17.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryMarket Position
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2027May 28, 2026

How to read this metric

A high or growing balance indicates significant historical M&A activity, while sudden decreases signal impairment charges due to underperforming acquisitions.

Detailed definition

Goodwill represents the premium paid over the fair value of identifiable net assets during an acquisition, reflecting th...

Peer comparison

High for companies that grow through frequent acquisitions; peers are compared based on the ratio of goodwill to total assets.

Metric ID: goodwill

Historical Data

21 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26Q1 '27
Value$26.64B$48.10B$47.95B$47.94B$48.32B$48.57B$48.56B$48.57B$48.57B$48.57B$48.61B$48.62B$48.94B$48.94B$49.09B$51.28B$51.28B$51.44B$52.46B$57.94B$59.29B
QoQ Change+80.6%-0.3%-0.0%+0.8%+0.5%-0.0%+0.0%-0.0%-0.0%+0.1%+0.0%+0.7%+0.0%+0.3%+4.5%-0.0%+0.3%+2.0%+10.5%+2.3%
YoY Change+81.4%+1.0%+1.3%+1.3%+0.5%-0.0%+0.1%+0.1%+0.8%+0.8%+1.0%+5.5%+4.8%+5.1%+6.9%+13.0%+15.6%
Range$26.64B$59.29B
CAGR+17.4%
Avg YoY Growth+8.2%
Median YoY Growth+1.3%
Current Streak4 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salesforce's goodwill?
Salesforce (CRM) reported goodwill of $59.29B in Q1 2026.
How has Salesforce's goodwill changed year-over-year?
Salesforce's goodwill increased by 15.6% year-over-year, from $51.28B to $59.29B.
What is the long-term trend for Salesforce's goodwill?
Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), Salesforce's goodwill has grown at a 17.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $26.32B to $57.94B.
What does goodwill mean?
The excess amount paid for an acquired company over the actual value of its tangible assets and liabilities.