Operating

Intangible Amortization

Arch Capital Group Intangible Amortization decreased by 36.2% to $30.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 38.8%, from $49.00M to $30.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Intangible Amortization shows an upward trend with a 23.5% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ3 2025

How to read this metric

High amortization often signals a history of aggressive M&A activity and significant intellectual property holdings.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the systematic write-down of the value of acquired intangible assets, such as patents, trademarks, an...

Peer comparison

Highly relevant for pharmaceutical and tech companies that grow through acquisition.

Metric ID: amortization_of_intangibles

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$15.29M$20.14M$33.13M$27.17M$27.21M$26.10M$25.72M$23.00M$24.00M$24.00M$24.00M$21.00M$27.00M$88.00M$99.00M$49.00M$48.00M$49.00M$47.00M$30.00M
QoQ Change+31.7%+64.5%-18.0%+0.1%-4.1%-1.5%-10.6%+4.3%+0.0%+0.0%-12.5%+28.6%+225.9%+12.5%-50.5%-2.0%+2.1%-4.1%-36.2%
YoY Change+78.0%+29.6%-22.4%-15.3%-11.8%-8.1%-6.7%-8.7%+12.5%+266.7%+312.5%+133.3%+77.8%-44.3%-52.5%-38.8%
Range$15.29M$99.00M
CAGR+15.3%
Avg YoY Growth+43.9%
Median YoY Growth-7.4%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23
Other$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Underwriting Segments$23.75M$23.75M$23.75M
Total$27.17M$27.21M$26.10M$25.72M$23.00M$24.00M$24.00M$24.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arch Capital Group's intangible amortization?
Arch Capital Group (ACGL) reported intangible amortization of $30.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Arch Capital Group's intangible amortization changed year-over-year?
Arch Capital Group's intangible amortization decreased by 38.8% year-over-year, from $49.00M to $30.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Arch Capital Group's intangible amortization?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Arch Capital Group's intangible amortization has grown at a 23.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $82.96M to $193.00M.
What does intangible amortization mean?
The non-cash cost of spreading the purchase price of intangible assets over their useful life.