Goodwill
W.P. Carey Inc. Goodwill decreased by 0.3% to $983.97M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.0%, from $974.5M to $983.97M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows relatively stable performance with a 1.6% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase indicates recent M&A activity, while a decrease suggests potential impairment charges due to underperforming acquisitions.
Detailed definition
Represents the premium paid over the fair market value of net identifiable assets during a business acquisition. It refl...
Peer comparison
Common in REITs that grow through external acquisitions; high levels relative to equity can signal acquisition-heavy growth strategies.
goodwillHistorical Data
| 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 | $907.3M | $903.98M | $901.53M | $899.6M | $891.46M | $1.02B | $1.04B | $1.04B | $1.04B | $1.03B | $978.29M | $974.05M | $973.2M | $979.27M | $967.84M | $974.5M | $986.47M | $986.97M | $987.07M | $983.97M |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.4% | -0.3% | -0.2% | -0.9% | +14.8% | +1.4% | +0.0% | -0.1% | -0.3% | -5.4% | -0.4% | -0.1% | +0.6% | -1.2% | +0.7% | +1.2% | +0.1% | +0.0% | -0.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -1.7% | +13.2% | +15.1% | +15.4% | +16.3% | +1.1% | -5.7% | -6.1% | -6.1% | -5.3% | -1.1% | +0.0% | +1.4% | +0.8% | +2.0% | +1.0% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | $878M | $874.6M | $872.2M | $870.3M | $862.1M | $1.02B | $1.04B | $978.29M |
| Investment Management Segment | — | — | $29.33M | $29.3M | $29.3M | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $907.3M | $903.98M | $901.53M | $899.6M | $891.46M | $1.02B | $1.04B | $978.29M |
Investment Management Segment, Real Estate were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is W.P. Carey Inc.'s goodwill?
- W.P. Carey Inc. (WPC) reported goodwill of $983.97M in Q1 2026.
- How has W.P. Carey Inc.'s goodwill changed year-over-year?
- W.P. Carey Inc.'s goodwill increased by 1.0% year-over-year, from $974.5M to $983.97M.
- What is the long-term trend for W.P. Carey Inc.'s goodwill?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), W.P. Carey Inc.'s goodwill has grown at a 1.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $910.82M to $987.07M.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The value of intangible assets acquired during business combinations that exceeds the fair value of net assets.