Business Segments · Goodwill

Commercial Engines & Services — Goodwill

General Electric Commercial Engines & Services — Goodwill decreased by 0.8% to $6.50B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.9%, from $6.44B to $6.50B. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 21, 2026
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

High goodwill relative to assets can signal a risk of future impairment if the acquired business underperforms.

Detailed definition

This represents the intangible asset created when the segment acquires another business for a price higher than the fair...

Peer comparison

Standard balance sheet item for companies that have grown through M&A.

Metric ID: ge_segment_commercial_engines_services_goodwill

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q4 '22Q4 '23Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$6.39B$6.47B$6.40B$6.51B$6.34B$6.44B$6.61B$6.63B$6.56B$6.50B
QoQ Change+1.3%-1.1%+1.6%-2.6%+1.6%+2.6%+0.4%-1.2%-0.8%
YoY Change+1.3%-2.0%+3.2%+2.0%+3.4%+0.9%
Range$6.34B$6.63B
CAGR+0.8%
Avg YoY Growth+1.5%
Median YoY Growth+1.6%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Electric's commercial engines & services — goodwill?
General Electric (GE) reported commercial engines & services — goodwill of $6.50B in Q1 2026.
How has General Electric's commercial engines & services — goodwill changed year-over-year?
General Electric's commercial engines & services — goodwill increased by 0.9% year-over-year, from $6.44B to $6.50B.
What does commercial engines & services — goodwill mean?
The value of intangible assets like brand and customer base acquired through business purchases.