Company / Goodwill
Gartner Goodwill History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Goodwill
$2.7B
FY2025
5-year range
$2.7B / $2.9B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-6.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#57 of 285
Information Technology
What the data says
Gartner's goodwill of $2.7B is higher than 80% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). Goodwill has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $738M in FY2016 to $3.0B in FY2018.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.7B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -1.4%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Declined from $2.9B to $2.7B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Goodwill over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -2.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -1.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-21.1% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -1.4%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, goodwill decreased 6.5% year-over-year.
- Ranks #57 out of 285 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak goodwill was recorded in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 159.1%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | GoodwillValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.7B | -6.5% |
| FY2024 | $2.9B | -0.2% |
| FY2023 | $2.9B | +0.2% |
| FY2022 | $2.9B | -0.5% |
| FY2021 | $2.9B | +0.3% |
| FY2020 | $2.9B | +0.5% |
| FY2019 | $2.9B | -2.1% |
| FY2018 | $3.0B | +0.0% |
| FY2017 | $3.0B | +304.5% |
| FY2016 | $738.5M | +3.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026