Operating Expenses
Goodwill impairment
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase signals potential overpayment for past acquisitions or a deterioration in the long-term outlook of acquired business units.
Detailed definition
The non-cash charge recognized when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value. This reflects a down...
Peer comparison
Common across companies with active M&A strategies; peers often report this periodically during annual impairment testing.
Metric ID:
goodwill_impairmentBusiness Segments
| Segment | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $3.37B | $3.37B | $3.37B | $3.37B | $1.11B | $1.11B | $1.11B | $1.11B |
| Total | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Communications was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
Goodwill impairment at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does goodwill impairment mean?
- A non-cash expense recorded when the value of acquired assets is determined to be lower than their recorded book value.