Goodwill
KLA Corporation Goodwill decreased by 0.1% to $1.79B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.1%, from $1.79B to $1.79B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows a downward trend with a -2.8% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
High goodwill levels indicate a history of acquisitions; significant write-downs signal that past acquisitions are underperforming.
Detailed definition
Goodwill represents the premium paid over the fair market value of net assets during an acquisition. It reflects the val...
Peer comparison
Common in industries with high M&A activity; compare against peers with similar acquisition-led growth strategies.
goodwillHistorical Data
| 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 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.01B | $2.04B | $2.04B | $2.31B | $2.32B | $2.28B | $2.28B | $2.28B | $2.28B | $2.28B | $2.09B | $2.02B | $2.02B | $2.02B | $1.79B | $1.79B | $1.79B | $1.79B | $1.79B | $1.79B |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.5% | +0.1% | +13.3% | +0.2% | -1.8% | -0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -0.0% | -8.5% | -3.4% | -0.0% | -0.0% | -11.4% | +0.1% | +0.3% | -0.1% | -0.0% | -0.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +15.4% | +11.6% | +11.6% | -1.5% | -1.8% | -0.0% | -8.5% | -11.5% | -11.5% | -11.5% | -14.4% | -11.3% | -11.1% | -11.1% | +0.3% | +0.1% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor Process Control | $755.22M | $759.89M | $759.87M | $759.97M | $758.43M |
| Specialty Semiconductor Process | $681.86M | $681.86M | $681.48M | $681.27M | $681.04M |
| PCB And Component Inspection | $350.45M | $350.45M | $349.67M | $349.36M | $349.01M |
| Total | $1.79B | $1.79B | $1.79B | $1.79B | $1.79B |
Semiconductor Process Control: was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is KLA Corporation's goodwill?
- KLA Corporation (KLAC) reported goodwill of $1.79B in Q1 2026.
- How has KLA Corporation's goodwill changed year-over-year?
- KLA Corporation's goodwill increased by 0.1% year-over-year, from $1.79B to $1.79B.
- What is the long-term trend for KLA Corporation's goodwill?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), KLA Corporation's goodwill has grown at a -2.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.01B to $1.79B.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The value of intangible assets acquired during a business purchase that exceeds the fair value of the company's net assets.