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Goodwill Additions
International Business Machines Goodwill Additions increased by 2268.9% to $7.23B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 44.0%, from $5.02B to $7.23B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Goodwill Additions shows an upward trend with a 23.4% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher values indicate aggressive inorganic growth strategies, while lower values suggest a focus on organic growth or a pause in M&A activity.
Detailed definition
The total value of goodwill recognized on the balance sheet resulting from business acquisitions completed during the re...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for companies pursuing growth through strategic acquisitions.
Metric ID:
other_goodwill_acquired_during_periodHistorical 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 | $1.53B | $73.00M | $198.00M | $649.00M | $254.00M | $0.00 | $1.03B | $141.00M | $161.00M | $3.55B | $99.00M | $195.00M | $12.00M | $1.25B | $527.00M | $5.02B | $589.00M | $0.00 | $305.00M | $7.23B |
| QoQ Change | — | -95.2% | +171.2% | +227.8% | -60.9% | -100.0% | — | -86.3% | +14.2% | >999% | -97.2% | +97.0% | -93.8% | >999% | -57.9% | +852.2% | -88.3% | -100.0% | — | >999% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -83.4% | -100.0% | +420.7% | -78.3% | -36.6% | — | -90.4% | +38.3% | -92.5% | -64.7% | +432.3% | >999% | >999% | -100.0% | -42.1% | +44.0% |
Range$0.00 – $7.23B
CAGR+38.6%
Avg YoY Growth+501.9%
Median YoY Growth-42.1%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software | $91.00M | — | $1.15B | $1.25B | $1.25B | $1.25B | $1.25B | $7.14B |
| Consulting | $96.00M | $12.00M | $107.00M | $227.00M | $227.00M | $227.00M | $227.00M | $89.00M |
| Infrastructure | $8.00M | — | — | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Other | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $195.00M | $12.00M | $1.25B | $5.02B | $589.00M | $0.00 | $305.00M | $7.23B |
Goodwill Additions at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's goodwill additions?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported goodwill additions of $7.23B in Q1 2026.
- How has International Business Machines's goodwill additions changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's goodwill additions increased by 44.0% year-over-year, from $5.02B to $7.23B.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's goodwill additions?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's goodwill additions has grown at a 23.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.55B to $5.91B.
- What does goodwill additions mean?
- The amount of goodwill added to the company's books from new acquisitions.