Non-Current Assets

Goodwill

GE Vernova Goodwill increased by 122.0% to $9.86B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 125.6%, from $4.37B to $9.86B. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows relatively stable performance with a 2.2% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 22, 2026

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.

Metric ID: goodwill

Historical Data

11 periods
 Q4 '22Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$4.16B$4.44B$4.40B$4.35B$4.44B$4.26B$4.37B$4.53B$4.33B$4.44B$9.86B
QoQ Change+6.6%-0.8%-1.1%+2.1%-4.1%+2.5%+3.7%-4.4%+2.6%+122.0%
YoY Change+6.6%-3.9%-0.8%+4.0%-2.6%+4.1%+125.6%
Range$4.16B$9.86B
CAGR+41.1%
Avg YoY Growth+19.0%
Median YoY Growth+4.0%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Business Segments

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SegmentQ3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Electrification$693.00M$624.00M$6.07B
Wind$3.31B$3.30B$3.27B
Power$328.00M$512.00M$512.00M
Total$4.33B$4.44B$9.86B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GE Vernova's goodwill?
GE Vernova (GEV) reported goodwill of $9.86B in Q1 2026.
How has GE Vernova's goodwill changed year-over-year?
GE Vernova's goodwill increased by 125.6% year-over-year, from $4.37B to $9.86B.
What is the long-term trend for GE Vernova's goodwill?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), GE Vernova's goodwill has grown at a 2.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.16B to $4.44B.
What does goodwill mean?
The excess price paid for an acquisition over the fair value of its net assets.