Goodwill
Lowe's Companies Goodwill remained flat by 0.0% to $3.95B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1168.5%, from $311.00M to $3.95B. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows an upward trend with a 133.2% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests recent M&A activity, while a decrease often indicates an impairment charge due to underperforming acquisitions.
Detailed definition
Goodwill represents the premium paid over the fair market value of net identifiable assets during business acquisitions....
Peer comparison
Common in retail sectors that grow through consolidation; peers should show similar trends if they pursue inorganic growth.
goodwillHistorical Data
| Q1 '21 | Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '23 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $311.00M | $311.00M | $311.00M | $311.00M | $311.00M | $311.00M | $311.00M | $311.00M | $691.00M | $3.98B | $3.95B | $3.95B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +122.2% | +476.3% | -0.9% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | — | — | +0.0% | — | +122.2% | >999% | >999% | >999% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other segment net sales | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.63B |
| Retail Home Improvement | $311.00M | $311.00M | $311.00M |
| Total | $311.00M | $311.00M | $3.95B |
Other segment net sales, Retail Home Improvement were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lowe's Companies's goodwill?
- Lowe's Companies (LOW) reported goodwill of $3.95B in Q1 2026.
- How has Lowe's Companies's goodwill changed year-over-year?
- Lowe's Companies's goodwill increased by 1168.5% year-over-year, from $311.00M to $3.95B.
- What is the long-term trend for Lowe's Companies's goodwill?
- Over 3 years (2020 to 2025), Lowe's Companies's goodwill has grown at a 133.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $311.00M to $3.95B.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The excess purchase price paid for an acquired company over the fair value of its net assets.