Company / Goodwill
Alphabet Inc. Goodwill History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Goodwill
$33.4B
FY2025
5-year range
$23.0B / $33.4B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+4.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#4 of 68
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 68 Communication Services companies, Alphabet Inc. is in the top 6% for goodwill. Goodwill has increased for 9 consecutive years, from $16.5B in FY2016 to $33.4B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$33.4B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +9.5%. Top quartile in the Communication Services sector.
Improved from $29.2B to $33.4B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Goodwill over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +4.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +9.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 6% in Communication ServicesTop 6% of 68This company $33.4B Sector average $7.1B
▼
+373.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Alphabet Inc.'s goodwill has grown for 9 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +9.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, goodwill increased 4.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #4 out of 68 companies in the Communication Services sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 32.2%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 38.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | GoodwillValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $33.4B | +4.7% |
| FY2024 | $31.9B | +9.2% |
| FY2023 | $29.2B | +0.8% |
| FY2022 | $29.0B | +26.2% |
| FY2021 | $23.0B | +8.4% |
| FY2020 | $21.2B | +2.7% |
| FY2019 | $20.6B | +15.3% |
| FY2018 | $17.9B | +6.8% |
| FY2017 | $16.7B | +1.7% |
| FY2016 | $16.5B | +3.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Feb 28, 2026