Non-Current Assets
Goodwill
Waste Management Goodwill decreased by 0.1% to $13.87B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.5%, from $13.53B to $13.87B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows an upward trend with a 9.1% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates recent M&A activity, while a decrease often signals an impairment charge.
Detailed definition
This represents the premium paid over the fair market value of net assets during acquisitions. It reflects the company's...
Peer comparison
Common in consolidating industries; peers with aggressive M&A strategies will show higher goodwill balances.
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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 | $8.99B | $9.01B | $9.03B | $9.03B | $9.02B | $9.09B | $9.32B | $9.34B | $9.4B | $9.4B | $9.25B | $9.25B | $9.36B | $9.82B | $13.44B | $13.53B | $13.89B | $13.89B | $13.88B | $13.87B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.2% | +0.2% | +0.1% | -0.1% | +0.8% | +2.5% | +0.2% | +0.6% | -0.0% | -1.5% | -0.1% | +1.3% | +4.9% | +36.8% | +0.7% | +2.6% | +0.1% | -0.1% | -0.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +0.3% | +1.0% | +3.3% | +3.4% | +4.2% | +3.4% | -0.7% | -1.0% | -0.4% | +4.5% | +45.2% | +46.3% | +48.3% | +41.5% | +3.3% | +2.5% |
Range$8.99B – $13.89B
CAGR+9.6%
Avg YoY Growth+12.8%
Median YoY Growth+3.3%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
Business Segments
| Segment | Q4 '21 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Tier Region Areas | — | — | — | $5.89B |
| West Tier Region Areas | — | — | — | $3.79B |
| Healthcare Solutions | — | — | $3.63B | $3.78B |
| Recycling Processing And Sales | — | $366M | $370M | $412M |
| All Other Segments | $1M | $27M | — | $11M |
| Corporate And Other | — | — | $1M | $1M |
| Collection And Disposal | $5.01B | $5.09B | — | — |
| Total | $9.03B | $9.25B | $13.44B | $13.88B |
Goodwill at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Waste Management's goodwill?
- Waste Management (WM) reported goodwill of $13.87B in Q1 2026.
- How has Waste Management's goodwill changed year-over-year?
- Waste Management's goodwill increased by 2.5% year-over-year, from $13.53B to $13.87B.
- What is the long-term trend for Waste Management's goodwill?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Waste Management's goodwill has grown at a 9.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $8.99B to $13.88B.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The value of intangible assets like brand and market position acquired through business purchases.