Analytical Instruments — Goodwill
Business Segments · GoodwillThermo Fisher Scientific Analytical Instruments — Goodwill increased by 3.7% to $5.14B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
Rolls up toGoodwill
How to read this metric
An increase suggests recent M&A activity, while a decrease may indicate impairment charges due to underperforming acquisitions.
Detailed definition
Represents the intangible asset value recorded when the Analytical Instruments segment acquires another business for a p...
Peer comparison
Common across large-cap life science firms that utilize a 'buy-and-build' strategy for portfolio expansion.
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tmo_segment_analytical_instruments_goodwillHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $5.05B | $4.96B | $5.14B |
| QoQ Change | — | -1.8% | +3.7% |
| YoY Change | — | -1.8% | +3.7% |
Range$4.96B – $5.14B
Avg YoY Growth+0.9%
Median YoY Growth+0.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thermo Fisher Scientific's analytical instruments — goodwill?
- Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) reported analytical instruments — goodwill of $5.14B in Q4 2025.
- What does analytical instruments — goodwill mean?
- The excess purchase price paid for businesses integrated into the Analytical Instruments segment.