Operating

Impairment of Goodwill and Other Intangibles

Year-over-year, this metric grew by 164.0%, from -$2.50M to $1.60M. Over 3 years (FY 2023 to FY 2026), Impairment of Goodwill and Other Intangibles shows an upward trend with a 29.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ4 2026May 21, 2026

How to read this metric

High impairment charges signal poor historical capital allocation or a decline in the value of acquired business units.

Detailed definition

This captures non-cash charges taken when the carrying value of goodwill or intangible assets exceeds their fair market...

Peer comparison

Peer companies with frequent M&A activity will show similar, though infrequent, impairment events.

Metric ID: pm_goodwill_and_intangible_impairment

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26
Value$0.00$1.60M$0.00$0.00$1.40M$500.00K$500.00K$600.00K$200.00K$1.80M$0.00$2.50M$0.00-$2.50M$2.20M$300.00K$0.00$1.60M
QoQ Change-100.0%-64.3%+0.0%+20.0%-66.7%+800.0%-100.0%-100.0%+188.0%-86.4%-100.0%
YoY Change-68.8%-85.7%+260.0%-100.0%+316.7%-100.0%-238.9%-88.0%+164.0%
Range-$2.50M$2.50M
Avg YoY Growth+6.6%
Median YoY Growth-85.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Microchip Technology's impairment of goodwill and other intangibles?
Microchip Technology (MCHP) reported impairment of goodwill and other intangibles of $1.60M in Q1 2026.
How has Microchip Technology's impairment of goodwill and other intangibles changed year-over-year?
Microchip Technology's impairment of goodwill and other intangibles increased by 164.0% year-over-year, from -$2.50M to $1.60M.
What is the long-term trend for Microchip Technology's impairment of goodwill and other intangibles?
Over 3 years (2023 to 2026), Microchip Technology's impairment of goodwill and other intangibles has grown at a 29.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.90M to $4.10M.
What does impairment of goodwill and other intangibles mean?
A non-cash write-down of the value of previously acquired assets or brands.