Business Segments · Goodwill
Defense & Propulsion Technologies — Goodwill
General Electric Defense & Propulsion Technologies — Goodwill decreased by 0.2% to $2.50B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 10.9%, from $2.25B to $2.50B.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 21, 2026
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How to read this metric
High levels of goodwill relative to equity may signal potential for future impairment charges if the acquired business underperforms.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the intangible asset value recorded when the company acquires another business for a price exceed...
Peer comparison
Standard goodwill balance sheet item reported by companies that engage in M&A activity.
Metric ID:
ge_segment_defense_propulsion_technologies_goodwillHistorical Data
10 periods
| Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.45B | $2.48B | $2.46B | $2.25B | $2.20B | $2.25B | $2.40B | $2.41B | $2.51B | $2.50B |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.1% | -0.8% | -8.5% | -2.2% | +2.6% | +6.4% | +0.4% | +4.1% | -0.2% |
| YoY Change | — | +1.1% | — | — | -11.3% | — | -2.4% | +7.2% | +14.1% | +10.9% |
Range$2.20B – $2.51B
CAGR+0.9%
Avg YoY Growth+3.3%
Median YoY Growth+4.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is General Electric's defense & propulsion technologies — goodwill?
- General Electric (GE) reported defense & propulsion technologies — goodwill of $2.50B in Q1 2026.
- How has General Electric's defense & propulsion technologies — goodwill changed year-over-year?
- General Electric's defense & propulsion technologies — goodwill increased by 10.9% year-over-year, from $2.25B to $2.50B.
- What does defense & propulsion technologies — goodwill mean?
- The value of intangible assets like brand and synergy recognized after acquiring other businesses.