Operating Expenses

Amortization expense

Air Products and Chemicals Amortization expense remained flat by 0.0% to $9.33M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 18.4%, from $7.88M to $9.33M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Amortization expense shows relatively stable performance with a 0.1% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Nov 20, 2025

How to read this metric

An increase often follows significant acquisitions, while a decrease may signal that older intangible assets are becoming fully amortized.

Detailed definition

The systematic allocation of the cost of intangible assets, such as patents, trademarks, or customer relationships, over...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense for companies with significant intellectual property or acquired intangible assets.

Metric ID: cat_amortization_expense

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$37.20M$35.50M$32.50M$31.50M$37.30M
YoY Change-4.6%-8.5%-3.1%+18.4%
Range$31.50M$37.30M
CAGR+0.1%
Avg YoY Growth+0.6%
Median YoY Growth-3.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Air Products and Chemicals's amortization expense?
Air Products and Chemicals (APD) reported amortization expense of $9.33M in Q3 2025.
How has Air Products and Chemicals's amortization expense changed year-over-year?
Air Products and Chemicals's amortization expense increased by 18.4% year-over-year, from $7.88M to $9.33M.
What is the long-term trend for Air Products and Chemicals's amortization expense?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Air Products and Chemicals's amortization expense has grown at a 0.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $37.20M to $37.30M.
What does amortization expense mean?
The periodic cost recorded for the gradual expiration of intangible assets.