Intangible Amortization & Impairment
Aon plc Intangible Amortization & Impairment decreased by 17.8% to $152.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 23.6%, from $199.00M to $152.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Intangible Amortization & Impairment shows an upward trend with a 90.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
High amortization is expected for acquisitive companies, but frequent impairment charges may signal poor capital allocation or overpayment for acquisitions.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the periodic expense of intangible assets, such as acquired customer relationships, trademarks, and s...
Peer comparison
Highly dependent on M&A history; peers with aggressive acquisition strategies typically report higher figures.
other_amortization_and_impairment_of_intangible_assetsHistorical Data
| Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $36.00M | $35.00M | $28.00M | $25.00M | $34.00M | $26.00M | $25.00M | $25.00M | $20.00M | $19.00M | $16.00M | $128.00M | $174.00M | $185.00M | $199.00M | $201.00M | $193.00M | $185.00M | $152.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -2.8% | -20.0% | -10.7% | +36.0% | -23.5% | -3.8% | +0.0% | -20.0% | -5.0% | -15.8% | +700.0% | +35.9% | +6.3% | +7.6% | +1.0% | -4.0% | -4.1% | -17.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -5.6% | -25.7% | -10.7% | +0.0% | -41.2% | -26.9% | -36.0% | +412.0% | +770.0% | +873.7% | >999% | +57.0% | +10.9% | +0.0% | -23.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Aon plc's intangible amortization & impairment?
- Aon plc (AON) reported intangible amortization & impairment of $152.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Aon plc's intangible amortization & impairment changed year-over-year?
- Aon plc's intangible amortization & impairment decreased by 23.6% year-over-year, from $199.00M to $152.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Aon plc's intangible amortization & impairment?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Aon plc's intangible amortization & impairment has grown at a 90.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $113.00M to $778.00M.
- What does intangible amortization & impairment mean?
- The non-cash cost of writing down the value of intangible assets like brand names or acquired customer lists.