Business Segments · Goodwill

Consulting — Goodwill

MRSH Consulting — Goodwill decreased by 2.1% to $4.70B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

An increase reflects recent acquisition activity, while a decrease may signal impairment charges due to underperforming acquired assets.

Detailed definition

Represents the premium paid over the fair market value of net assets during the acquisition of businesses within the con...

Peer comparison

Standard balance sheet item for firms with active M&A programs; comparable to goodwill reported by any large professional services firm.

Metric ID: mrsh_segment_consulting_goodwill

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$4.80B$4.70B
QoQ Change-2.1%
Range$4.70B$4.80B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MRSH's consulting — goodwill?
MRSH (MRSH) reported consulting — goodwill of $4.70B in Q1 2026.
What does consulting — goodwill mean?
The excess purchase price paid for acquired consulting businesses over their net asset value.