Non-Current Assets

Goodwill

Wesco International Goodwill decreased by 0.4% to $3.33B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.0%, from $3.30B to $3.33B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows relatively stable performance with a 1.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 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$3.22B$3.20B$3.21B$3.22B$3.19B$3.12B$3.24B$3.24B$3.27B$3.24B$3.26B$3.18B$3.20B$3.22B$3.28B$3.30B$3.35B$3.33B$3.34B$3.33B
QoQ Change-0.7%+0.2%+0.4%-1.0%-2.1%+3.8%+0.1%+0.7%-0.9%+0.8%-2.4%+0.6%+0.5%+1.9%+0.6%+1.6%-0.6%+0.4%-0.4%
YoY Change-1.0%-2.4%+1.0%+0.7%+2.4%+3.7%+0.7%-1.9%-1.9%-0.6%+0.5%+3.7%+4.6%+3.5%+1.9%+1.0%
Range$3.12B$3.35B
CAGR+0.7%
Avg YoY Growth+1.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.8%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
CSS$1.24B$1.24B$1.35B$1.35B$1.36B$1.35B$1.35B$1.35B
UBS$1.15B$1.15B$1.13B$1.13B$1.15B$1.14B$1.15B$1.14B
EES$820.50M$829.80M$799.30M$818.20M$848.20M$836.20M$843.80M$836.30M
Total$3.20B$3.22B$3.28B$3.30B$3.35B$3.33B$3.34B$3.33B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wesco International's goodwill?
Wesco International (WCC) reported goodwill of $3.33B in Q1 2026.
How has Wesco International's goodwill changed year-over-year?
Wesco International's goodwill increased by 1.0% year-over-year, from $3.30B to $3.33B.
What is the long-term trend for Wesco International's goodwill?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Wesco International's goodwill has grown at a 1.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.19B to $3.34B.
What does goodwill mean?
The excess price paid for an acquisition over the fair value of its net assets.