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Goodwill Adjustments
Morgan Stanley Goodwill Adjustments remained flat by 0.0% to $5.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 187.0%, from -$5.75M to $5.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Goodwill Adjustments shows an upward trend with a -27.4% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryOther
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026
How to read this metric
Generally reflects external factors rather than operational performance, though large revisions may indicate past acquisition valuation errors.
Detailed definition
Adjustments to the carrying value of goodwill resulting from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and revisio...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported by multinational firms with significant M&A activity.
Metric ID:
cat_goodwill_adjustments_translation_and_paHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$72.00M | -$58.00M | $4.00M | -$23.00M | $20.00M |
| YoY Change | — | +19.4% | +106.9% | -675.0% | +187.0% |
Range-$72.00M – $20.00M
CAGR-27.4%
Avg YoY Growth-90.4%
Median YoY Growth+63.2%
Business Segments
| Segment | FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Management | -$3.00M | -$12.00M | $7.00M | -$3.00M | $9.00M |
| Global Wealth Management Group | -$68.00M | -$7.00M | $2.00M | -$8.00M | $9.00M |
| Institutional Securities | -$1.00M | -$39.00M | -$5.00M | -$12.00M | $2.00M |
| Total | -$72.00M | -$58.00M | $4.00M | -$23.00M | $20.00M |
All segment values are derived from annual filings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morgan Stanley's goodwill adjustments?
- Morgan Stanley (MS) reported goodwill adjustments of $5.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Morgan Stanley's goodwill adjustments changed year-over-year?
- Morgan Stanley's goodwill adjustments increased by 187.0% year-over-year, from -$5.75M to $5.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's goodwill adjustments?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's goodwill adjustments has grown at a -27.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$72.00M to $20.00M.
- What does goodwill adjustments mean?
- Changes to goodwill value due to currency shifts or accounting revisions.