Goodwill
Nvidia Goodwill increased by 0.3% to $20.89B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 280.0%, from $5.50B to $20.89B. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Goodwill shows an upward trend with a 37.8% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A significant increase indicates recent M&A activity, while a sudden decrease typically signals an impairment charge due to underperforming acquisitions.
Detailed definition
Goodwill represents the premium paid over the fair market value of net identifiable assets during an acquisition. It ref...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for companies that grow through acquisition; comparable across all industries.
goodwillHistorical Data
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | Q4 '26 | Q1 '27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $4.19B | $4.19B | $4.30B | $4.35B | $4.37B | $4.37B | $4.37B | $4.37B | $4.43B | $4.43B | $4.43B | $4.43B | $4.45B | $4.62B | $4.72B | $5.19B | $5.50B | $5.76B | $6.26B | $20.83B | $20.89B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +2.6% | +1.1% | +0.4% | +0.2% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +1.3% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.5% | +3.8% | +2.2% | +9.8% | +6.0% | +4.7% | +8.8% | +232.7% | +0.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +4.1% | +4.3% | +1.6% | +0.5% | +1.5% | +1.3% | +1.3% | +1.3% | +0.5% | +4.3% | +6.6% | +17.1% | +23.5% | +24.5% | +32.5% | +301.5% | +280.0% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | Q4 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compute & Networking | $3.99B | $4.00B | $4.10B | $4.80B | $20.50B |
| Graphics | $361.00M | $370.00M | $370.00M | $370.00M | $370.00M |
| Total | $4.35B | $4.37B | $4.43B | $5.19B | $20.83B |
Compute & Networking, Graphics 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 Nvidia's goodwill?
- Nvidia (NVDA) reported goodwill of $20.89B in Q1 2026.
- How has Nvidia's goodwill changed year-over-year?
- Nvidia's goodwill increased by 280.0% year-over-year, from $5.50B to $20.89B.
- What is the long-term trend for Nvidia's goodwill?
- Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), Nvidia's goodwill has grown at a 37.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.19B to $20.83B.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The excess price paid for an acquisition over the fair value of its net assets.