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Royal Dutch Shell Plc Goodwill

Latest goodwill for RDS.A: $16B.

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Goodwill
$15.97B
↓ 0.41% YoYΔ $-64.98M vs prior year quarter

Peer trimmed avg / median

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Royal Dutch Shell Plc Goodwill History

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Royal Dutch Shell Plc vs. peers: Goodwill Comparison

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Royal Dutch Shell Plc Goodwill Growth (YoY per quarter)

Latest change versus the prior comparable period (same company).

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Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDS.A) FAQ

Royal Dutch Shell Plc's goodwill stands at $16B as of September 2026. That compares with $16B in the prior-year period — down 0.4% year over year. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Royal Dutch Shell Plc reported $16B in goodwill versus $16B a year earlier — a 0.4% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

That compares with $16B in the prior-year period — down 0.4% 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 Royal Dutch Shell Plc's goodwill evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places RDS.A 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 Energy, goodwill is commonly used to spot outliers. Royal Dutch Shell Plc's reading of $16B 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.