Company / Goodwill
IBM Goodwill History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Goodwill
$67.7B
FY2025
5-year range
$55.6B / $67.7B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+11.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#3 of 285
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 285 Information Technology companies, IBM is in the top 1% for goodwill. Goodwill has increased for 7 consecutive years, from $36.3B in FY2018 to $67.7B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$67.7B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.7%. Ranks 3rd among 285 companies in Information Technology.
Improved from $60.2B to $67.7B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Goodwill over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +6.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +4.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 1% in Information TechnologyTop 1% of 285This company $67.7B Sector average $3.5B
▼
+1849.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- IBM's goodwill has grown for 7 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +4.7%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, goodwill increased 11.5% year-over-year.
- Ranks #3 out of 285 companies in the Information Technology sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong return on equity: 28.3%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | GoodwillValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $67.7B | +11.5% |
| FY2024 | $60.7B | +0.9% |
| FY2023 | $60.2B | +7.6% |
| FY2022 | $55.9B | +0.5% |
| FY2021 | $55.6B | +3.5% |
| FY2020 | $53.8B | +2.5% |
| FY2019 | $52.5B | +44.7% |
| FY2018 | $36.3B | -1.4% |
| FY2017 | $36.8B | +1.6% |
| FY2016 | $36.2B | +13.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026