Non-Current Assets

Goodwill

Rambus Goodwill remained flat by 0.0% to $286.81M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $286.81M to $286.81M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows an upward trend with a 9.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 28, 2026

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.

Metric ID: goodwill

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$183.22M$279.09M$278.81M$279.79M$292.00M$292.04M$292.04M$292.04M$292.04M$286.81M$286.81M$286.81M$286.81M$286.81M$286.81M$286.81M$286.81M$286.81M$286.81M$286.81M
QoQ Change+52.3%-0.1%+0.4%+4.4%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-1.8%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
YoY Change+59.4%+4.6%+4.7%+4.4%+0.0%-1.8%-1.8%-1.8%-1.8%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
Range$183.22M$292.04M
CAGR+9.9%
Avg YoY Growth+4.1%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak10 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rambus's goodwill?
Rambus (RMBS) reported goodwill of $286.81M in Q1 2026.
How has Rambus's goodwill changed year-over-year?
Rambus's goodwill decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $286.81M to $286.81M.
What is the long-term trend for Rambus's goodwill?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Rambus's goodwill has grown at a 9.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $183.22M to $286.81M.
What does goodwill mean?
The excess price paid for an acquisition over the fair value of its net assets.