Business Segments · Goodwill
Welding — Goodwill
Illinois Tool Works Welding — Goodwill increased by 5.8% to $254.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.8%, from $240.00M to $254.00M.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
Rolls up toGoodwill
How to read this metric
An increase suggests recent acquisition activity, while a decrease may indicate impairment charges due to underperforming acquisitions.
Detailed definition
This represents the intangible asset value recorded when the welding segment acquires other businesses for a price excee...
Peer comparison
Common in diversified industrial firms that utilize M&A as a growth strategy.
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itw_segment_welding_goodwillHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $258.00M | $248.00M | $251.00M | $240.00M | $254.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -3.9% | +1.2% | -4.4% | +5.8% |
| YoY Change | — | -3.9% | +1.2% | -4.4% | +5.8% |
Range$240.00M – $258.00M
CAGR-1.6%
Avg YoY Growth-0.3%
Median YoY Growth-1.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Illinois Tool Works's welding — goodwill?
- Illinois Tool Works (ITW) reported welding — goodwill of $254.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Illinois Tool Works's welding — goodwill changed year-over-year?
- Illinois Tool Works's welding — goodwill increased by 5.8% year-over-year, from $240.00M to $254.00M.
- What does welding — goodwill mean?
- The value of intangible assets like brand and customer base acquired through business purchases.