Non-Current Assets
Goodwill
International Business Machines Goodwill increased by 10.3% to $74.71B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 13.1%, from $66.07B to $74.71B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows an upward trend with a 4.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026
How to read this metric
A decrease usually signals an impairment charge, reflecting a decline in the expected future value of past acquisitions.
Detailed definition
Goodwill represents the premium paid over the fair market value of net identifiable assets during an acquisition. It ref...
Peer comparison
High levels are common in companies that grow primarily through aggressive M&A strategies.
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goodwillHistorical Data
20 periods
| 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 | $61.65B | $61.38B | $55.64B | $56.11B | $55.04B | $54.22B | $55.95B | $56.19B | $56.39B | $59.6B | $60.18B | $59.53B | $59.42B | $61.09B | $60.71B | $66.07B | $67.51B | $67.4B | $67.72B | $74.71B |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.4% | -9.3% | +0.8% | -1.9% | -1.5% | +3.2% | +0.4% | +0.3% | +5.7% | +1.0% | -1.1% | -0.2% | +2.8% | -0.6% | +8.8% | +2.2% | -0.2% | +0.5% | +10.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -10.7% | -11.7% | +0.5% | +0.2% | +2.4% | +9.9% | +7.6% | +5.9% | +5.4% | +2.5% | +0.9% | +11.0% | +13.6% | +10.3% | +11.5% | +13.1% |
Range$54.22B – $74.71B
CAGR+4.1%
Avg YoY Growth+4.5%
Median YoY Growth+5.7%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
Business Segments
| Segment | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software | $46.92B | $46.45B | $46.23B | $46.12B | $47.58B | $47.14B | $52.99B | $59.95B |
| Consulting | $8.3B | $8.88B | $8.92B | $8.92B | $9.12B | $9.21B | $10.34B | $10.38B |
| Infrastructure | $4.37B | $4.38B | $4.38B | $4.38B | $4.39B | $4.36B | $4.39B | $4.38B |
| Other | $0 | $464M | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $59.6B | $60.18B | $59.53B | $59.42B | $61.09B | $60.71B | $67.72B | $74.71B |
Goodwill at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's goodwill?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported goodwill of $74.71B in Q1 2026.
- How has International Business Machines's goodwill changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's goodwill increased by 13.1% year-over-year, from $66.07B to $74.71B.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's goodwill?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), International Business Machines's goodwill has grown at a 4.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $53.77B to $67.72B.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The excess amount paid to acquire a company over the value of its actual assets.