Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Goodwill

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's goodwill stands at $440M as of December 2021. That compares with $440M in the prior-year period — up 0.0% year over year. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt reported $440M in goodwill versus $440M a year earlier — essentially flat versus a year earlier. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

That compares with $440M in the prior-year period — up 0.0% year over year. Sustained growth in goodwill can support a stronger franchise, while sharp declines may reflect divestitures, weaker demand, or accounting changes. Always read YoY moves with the footnotes of recent filings in mind.

The history chart shows how Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's goodwill evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places HMHC next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.

Yes — within Consumer Discretionary, goodwill is commonly used to spot outliers. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's reading of $440M is a starting point; confirm whether differences come from growth, margins, accounting choices, or one-time items before treating an outlier as a buy or sell signal.