Global Energy — Goodwill
Ecolab Global Energy — Goodwill increased by 2.3% to $9.44B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 20.0%, from $7.86B to $9.44B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Global Energy — Goodwill shows an upward trend with a 9.0% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase typically reflects recent acquisitions within the energy segment, while a decrease suggests impairment charges or divestitures. Significant write-downs may signal that the segment's long-term earnings potential has declined relative to the original investment thesis.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the carrying value of goodwill specifically allocated to the Global Energy business segment. Good...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Goodwill by Segment' or 'Segment-specific Intangible Assets' reported by diversified industrial or chemical conglomerates.
ecl_segment_global_energy_goodwillHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $6.17B | $6.13B | $8.06B | $8.08B | $7.94B | $7.74B | $8.01B | $8.06B | $8.10B | $8.10B | $8.15B | $8.11B | $7.82B | $7.90B | $7.91B | $7.86B | $8.05B | $8.11B | $9.23B | $9.44B |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.8% | +31.6% | +0.2% | -1.8% | -2.5% | +3.5% | +0.6% | +0.5% | -0.0% | +0.6% | -0.5% | -3.6% | +1.0% | +0.1% | -0.5% | +2.3% | +0.8% | +13.7% | +2.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +28.6% | +26.4% | -0.6% | -0.2% | +2.1% | +4.6% | +1.7% | +0.6% | -3.4% | -2.5% | -3.0% | -3.0% | +2.9% | +2.7% | +16.7% | +20.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ecolab's global energy — goodwill?
- Ecolab (ECL) reported global energy — goodwill of $9.44B in Q1 2026.
- How has Ecolab's global energy — goodwill changed year-over-year?
- Ecolab's global energy — goodwill increased by 20.0% year-over-year, from $7.86B to $9.44B.
- What is the long-term trend for Ecolab's global energy — goodwill?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Ecolab's global energy — goodwill has grown at a 9.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.01B to $9.23B.
- What does global energy — goodwill mean?
- The total value of acquisition premiums assigned to the Global Energy business segment.