Non-Current Assets
Goodwill
Eaton Corporation Goodwill increased by 35.7% to $21.40B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 44.1%, from $14.85B to $21.40B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows an upward trend with a 4.1% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026
How to read this metric
Increases reflect recent acquisition activity, while decreases typically signal impairment charges due to underperforming acquisitions.
Detailed definition
An intangible asset representing the premium paid over the fair value of identifiable net assets during business acquisi...
Peer comparison
Common in companies with aggressive inorganic growth strategies; high levels increase risk of future write-downs.
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goodwillHistorical Data
20 periods
| 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 | $14.88B | $14.77B | $14.75B | $14.96B | $14.81B | $14.48B | $14.80B | $14.89B | $14.91B | $14.78B | $14.98B | $14.88B | $14.85B | $15.04B | $14.71B | $14.85B | $15.79B | $15.81B | $15.77B | $21.40B |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.8% | -0.1% | +1.4% | -1.0% | -2.2% | +2.2% | +0.7% | +0.1% | -0.9% | +1.3% | -0.7% | -0.2% | +1.3% | -2.2% | +0.9% | +6.3% | +0.1% | -0.2% | +35.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -0.5% | -2.0% | +0.3% | -0.4% | +0.7% | +2.1% | +1.2% | -0.1% | -0.4% | +1.8% | -1.8% | -0.2% | +6.3% | +5.1% | +7.2% | +44.1% |
Range$14.48B – $21.40B
CAGR+8.0%
Avg YoY Growth+4.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.5%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Global | $3.93B | $4.05B | $3.84B | $3.93B | $4.18B | $4.16B | $4.16B | $9.00B |
| Electrical Americas | $7.42B | $7.43B | $7.40B | $7.40B | $8.00B | $8.05B | $8.01B | $8.01B |
| Aerospace | $2.88B | $2.95B | $2.86B | $2.90B | $2.99B | $2.98B | $2.98B | $3.77B |
| Mobility | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $625.00M |
| Total | $14.85B | $15.04B | $14.71B | $14.85B | $15.79B | $15.81B | $15.77B | $21.40B |
Geographic Breakdown
| Segment | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|
| UNITED STATES | $99.00M |
| Total | $21.40B |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Eaton Corporation's goodwill?
- Eaton Corporation (ETN) reported goodwill of $21.40B in Q1 2026.
- How has Eaton Corporation's goodwill changed year-over-year?
- Eaton Corporation's goodwill increased by 44.1% year-over-year, from $14.85B to $21.40B.
- What is the long-term trend for Eaton Corporation's goodwill?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Eaton Corporation's goodwill has grown at a 4.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $12.90B to $15.77B.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The excess price paid for an acquired company over the value of its individual assets.