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Operating Expenses

Goodwill impairment

Dollar Tree Goodwill impairment decreased by 54.1% to $490.5M in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 54.1%, from $1.07B to $490.5M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2024Mar 26, 2025

How to read this metric

An increase signals a deterioration in the expected future performance of acquired business units or a reassessment of past acquisition valuations.

Detailed definition

This metric represents a non-cash charge recorded when the carrying value of goodwill on the balance sheet exceeds its i...

Peer comparison

Standard across all industries; peers report this as an operating expense or a separate line item when significant impairment events occur.

Metric ID: goodwill_impairment

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24
Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$1.07B$490.5M
QoQ Change-54.1%
YoY Change-54.1%
Range$0$1.07B
Avg YoY Growth-54.1%
Median YoY Growth-54.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dollar Tree's goodwill impairment?
Dollar Tree (DLTR) reported goodwill impairment of $490.5M in Q4 2024.
How has Dollar Tree's goodwill impairment changed year-over-year?
Dollar Tree's goodwill impairment decreased by 54.1% year-over-year, from $1.07B to $490.5M.
What does goodwill impairment mean?
A non-cash expense recognized when the value of acquired business assets is deemed to have declined below their recorded book value.