Goodwill
General Electric Goodwill decreased by 0.6% to $9.00B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.5%, from $8.70B to $9.00B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows a downward trend with a -18.7% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A significant increase indicates recent M&A activity, while a sudden decrease typically signals an impairment charge due to underperforming acquisitions.
Detailed definition
Goodwill represents the premium paid over the fair market value of net identifiable assets during an acquisition. It ref...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for companies that grow through acquisition; comparable across all industries.
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 | $25.49B | $25.33B | $13.30B | $26.05B | $25.79B | $25.28B | $8.84B | $13.11B | $13.35B | $13.18B | $8.95B | $13.30B | $8.86B | $8.75B | $8.54B | $8.70B | $9.01B | $9.04B | $9.06B | $9.00B |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.6% | -47.5% | +95.8% | -1.0% | -2.0% | -65.0% | +48.4% | +1.8% | -1.3% | -32.1% | +48.7% | -33.4% | -1.2% | -2.5% | +1.9% | +3.6% | +0.4% | +0.2% | -0.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +1.2% | -0.2% | -33.6% | -49.7% | -48.3% | -47.9% | +1.3% | +1.5% | -33.6% | -33.6% | -4.6% | -34.6% | +1.7% | +3.3% | +6.1% | +3.5% |
Business Segments — Power
| Segment | Q4 '21 | Q4 '23 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | $145.00M | $307.00M |
| Total | $13.30B | $8.95B |
Power was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
Business Segments — Aerospace
| Segment | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace | — | $8.83B | $8.55B | $8.90B | $8.93B | $8.83B | $8.95B | $8.90B |
| Renewable Energy | $3.29B | $3.20B | $3.02B | $3.24B | $3.28B | $3.21B | $3.29B | $3.25B |
| Total | $26.05B | $25.79B | $25.28B | $13.11B | $13.35B | $13.18B | $8.95B | $13.30B |
Aerospace, Renewable Energy were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
Business Segments — Commercial Engines & Services
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Engines & Services | $6.40B | $6.51B | $6.34B | $6.44B | $6.61B | $6.63B | $6.56B | $6.50B |
| Defense & Propulsion Technologies | $2.46B | $2.25B | $2.20B | $2.25B | $2.40B | $2.41B | $2.51B | $2.50B |
| Total | $8.86B | $8.75B | $8.54B | $8.70B | $9.01B | $9.04B | $9.06B | $9.00B |
Goodwill at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is General Electric's goodwill?
- General Electric (GE) reported goodwill of $9.00B in Q1 2026.
- How has General Electric's goodwill changed year-over-year?
- General Electric's goodwill increased by 3.5% year-over-year, from $8.70B to $9.00B.
- What is the long-term trend for General Electric's goodwill?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), General Electric's goodwill has grown at a -18.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $25.52B to $9.06B.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The excess price paid for an acquisition over the fair value of its net assets.