Apple Inc. (AAPL)
The goodwill for Apple Inc. (AAPL) is $0 with a year-over-year change of +0.00%. Goodwill is an intangible asset that arises when a company acquires another business for more than the fair value of its identifiable net assets. It represents expected synergies, brand value, and other intangibles.
Current Goodwill
$0
$0
Year-over-Year Change
+0.00%
vs. $0 prior year
Historical Data
30
Years of data available
Annual Goodwill History
| Year | Goodwill | YoY Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0 | +$0 | +0.00% |
| 2024 | $0 | +$0 | +0.00% |
| 2023 | $0 | +$0 | +0.00% |
| 2022 | $0 | +$0 | +0.00% |
| 2021 | $0 | +$0 | +0.00% |
| 2020 | $0 | +$0 | +0.00% |
| 2019 | $0 | +$0 | +0.00% |
| 2018 | $0 | $-5.72B | -100.00% |
| 2017 | $5.72B | +$303.00M | +5.60% |
| 2016 | $5.41B | — | — |
Understanding Goodwill
What is Goodwill? Goodwill is an intangible asset that arises when a company acquires another business for more than the fair value of its identifiable net assets. It represents expected synergies, brand value, and other intangibles.
Why it Matters: High goodwill indicates significant M&A activity and may represent overpayment for acquisitions. Goodwill must be tested annually for impairment - write-downs can significantly impact earnings and indicate failed acquisitions.
How to Use: Compare goodwill to total assets to assess acquisition activity. A sudden decrease usually indicates an impairment charge. Compare goodwill/revenue ratios across peers in acquisitive industries.