Non-Current Assets

Goodwill

Medline, Inc. Goodwill decreased by 0.0% to $8.08B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows relatively stable performance with a 3.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

High goodwill indicates a history of aggressive M&A; significant write-downs signal that acquired assets are underperforming expectations.

Detailed definition

Goodwill represents the premium paid over the fair market value of net identifiable assets during an acquisition. It ref...

Peer comparison

Common in industries with high M&A activity; peers are compared based on the ratio of goodwill to total equity.

Metric ID: goodwill

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$7.53B$8.07B$8.08B$8.08B
QoQ Change+7.1%+0.2%-0.0%
YoY Change+7.1%+0.2%
Range$7.53B$8.08B
Avg YoY Growth+3.6%
Median YoY Growth+3.6%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ4 '24Q4 '25Q1 '26
Medline Brand$6.71B$6.72B$6.72B
Supply Chain Solutions$1.35B$1.36B$1.35B
Total$8.07B$8.08B$8.08B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Medline, Inc. 's goodwill?
Medline, Inc. (MDLN) reported goodwill of $8.08B in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for Medline, Inc. 's goodwill?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Medline, Inc. 's goodwill has grown at a 3.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $7.53B to $8.08B.
What does goodwill mean?
The premium paid for an acquisition above the value of its tangible and identifiable assets.