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Indefinite- lived intangible impairment

W.W. Grainger Indefinite- lived intangible impairment increased by 2.2% to $1.05B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.3%, from $956.00M to $1.05B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Indefinite- lived intangible impairment shows an upward trend with a 6.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryMarket Position
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Growth indicates investment in intellectual property, brand equity, or customer relationships.

Detailed definition

The total gross carrying value of identifiable intangible assets, such as brands, customer lists, or software, excluding...

Peer comparison

Common in service-oriented and technology-heavy firms.

Metric ID: other_intangible_assets_gross_excluding_goodwill

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$779.00M$793.00M$807.00M$812.00M$818.00M$822.00M$851.00M$868.00M$882.00M$897.00M$876.00M$889.00M$903.00M$939.00M$927.00M$956.00M$1.00B$1.01B$1.02B$1.05B
QoQ Change+1.8%+1.8%+0.6%+0.7%+0.5%+3.5%+2.0%+1.6%+1.7%-2.3%+1.5%+1.6%+4.0%-1.3%+3.1%+4.8%+0.6%+1.5%+2.2%
YoY Change+5.0%+3.7%+5.5%+6.9%+7.8%+9.1%+2.9%+2.4%+2.4%+4.7%+5.8%+7.5%+11.0%+7.3%+10.4%+9.3%
Range$779.00M$1.05B
CAGR+6.4%
Avg YoY Growth+6.4%
Median YoY Growth+6.4%
Current Streak5 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W.W. Grainger's indefinite- lived intangible impairment?
W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported indefinite- lived intangible impairment of $1.05B in Q1 2026.
How has W.W. Grainger's indefinite- lived intangible impairment changed year-over-year?
W.W. Grainger's indefinite- lived intangible impairment increased by 9.3% year-over-year, from $956.00M to $1.05B.
What is the long-term trend for W.W. Grainger's indefinite- lived intangible impairment?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), W.W. Grainger's indefinite- lived intangible impairment has grown at a 6.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $748.00M to $1.02B.
What does indefinite- lived intangible impairment mean?
The total value of identifiable intangible assets like brands or patents before accounting for wear and tear.