Goodwill
Dell Technologies Goodwill decreased by 0.2% to $19.5B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.0%, from $19.32B to $19.5B. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Goodwill shows relatively stable performance with a -0.5% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
High levels indicate a history of acquisitions; sudden decreases signal impairment charges due to poor performance of acquired assets.
Detailed definition
This represents the premium paid over the fair market value of net identifiable assets during an acquisition. It reflect...
Peer comparison
Common in companies that grow through aggressive M&A strategies, such as large-scale technology conglomerates.
goodwillHistorical Data
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '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 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | Q4 '26 | Q1 '27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $40.84B | $40.74B | $40.7B | $19.77B | $19.6B | $19.51B | $19.37B | $19.68B | $19.66B | $19.64B | $19.62B | $19.7B | $19.64B | $19.65B | $19.24B | $19.12B | $19.32B | $19.34B | $19.36B | $19.55B | $19.5B |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.2% | -0.1% | -51.4% | -0.9% | -0.5% | -0.7% | +1.6% | -0.1% | -0.1% | -0.1% | +0.4% | -0.3% | +0.1% | -2.1% | -0.6% | +1.0% | +0.1% | +0.1% | +1.0% | -0.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -52.0% | -52.1% | -52.4% | -0.5% | +0.3% | +0.7% | +1.3% | +0.1% | -0.1% | +0.1% | -1.9% | -2.9% | -1.7% | -1.6% | +0.6% | +2.2% | +1.0% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | Q4 '26 | Q1 '27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Solutions Group | $15B | $15.01B | $14.89B | $15.08B | $15.1B | $15.13B | $15.32B | $15.27B |
| Client Solutions Group | $4.23B | $4.23B | $4.23B | $4.23B | $4.23B | $4.23B | $4.23B | $4.23B |
| Corporate and other | $427M | $0 | $0 | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Total | $19.65B | $19.24B | $19.12B | $19.32B | $19.34B | $19.36B | $19.55B | $19.5B |
Corporate and other was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dell Technologies's goodwill?
- Dell Technologies (DELL) reported goodwill of $19.5B in Q1 2026.
- How has Dell Technologies's goodwill changed year-over-year?
- Dell Technologies's goodwill increased by 1.0% year-over-year, from $19.32B to $19.5B.
- What is the long-term trend for Dell Technologies's goodwill?
- Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), Dell Technologies's goodwill has grown at a -0.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $20.03B to $19.55B.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The value of intangible assets like brand and reputation acquired through past company purchases.