Non-Current Assets
Goodwill
United Parcel Service, Inc. Goodwill decreased by 0.7% to $5.8B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 23.6%, from $4.69B to $5.8B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows an upward trend with a 11.6% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 2026
How to read this metric
A stable or growing balance suggests successful past acquisitions, while a sudden decrease indicates impairment charges due to poor performance.
Detailed definition
Goodwill represents the premium paid over the fair market value of net identifiable assets during an acquisition. It ref...
Peer comparison
Varies widely based on M&A history; high levels relative to equity can signal future impairment risk.
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goodwillHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.36B | $3.33B | $3.69B | $3.67B | $3.68B | $3.62B | $4.22B | $4.25B | $4.25B | $4.1B | $4.87B | $4.85B | $4.3B | $4.41B | $4.3B | $4.69B | $4.8B | $4.81B | $5.84B | $5.8B |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.7% | +10.8% | -0.7% | +0.2% | -1.4% | +16.5% | +0.6% | +0.0% | -3.6% | +18.9% | -0.5% | -11.3% | +2.6% | -2.5% | +9.1% | +2.3% | +0.2% | +21.4% | -0.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +9.5% | +8.8% | +14.4% | +15.8% | +15.6% | +13.1% | +15.4% | +14.1% | +1.2% | +7.7% | -11.7% | -3.2% | +11.6% | +9.0% | +35.7% | +23.6% |
Range$3.33B – $5.84B
CAGR+12.2%
Avg YoY Growth+11.3%
Median YoY Growth+12.3%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Solutions ("SCS") | $3.01B | $3.06B | $2.97B | $3.35B | $295M | $3.45B | $4.39B | $4.36B |
| U.S. Domestic Package | $847M | $847M | $847M | $847M | $847M | $847M | $847M | $847M |
| International Package | $492M | $507M | $487M | $496M | $516M | $514M | $596M | $588M |
| Total | $4.3B | $4.41B | $4.3B | $4.69B | $4.8B | $4.81B | $5.84B | $5.8B |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is United Parcel Service, Inc.'s goodwill?
- United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) reported goodwill of $5.8B in Q1 2026.
- How has United Parcel Service, Inc.'s goodwill changed year-over-year?
- United Parcel Service, Inc.'s goodwill increased by 23.6% year-over-year, from $4.69B to $5.8B.
- What is the long-term trend for United Parcel Service, Inc.'s goodwill?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), United Parcel Service, Inc.'s goodwill has grown at a 11.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.37B to $5.84B.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The value of intangible assets like brand and reputation acquired during company mergers or acquisitions.