Discontinued — last reported Q4 '21

Investing

Intangible Purchases

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ4 2021

How to read this metric

Higher spending indicates a focus on R&D and future-proofing the product portfolio.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks cash outflows for the acquisition or development of intangible assets, including software, patents, a...

Peer comparison

Highly relevant for software and tech companies; often compared against R&D expense ratios.

Metric ID: purchases_of_intangibles

Historical Data

13 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$17.66M
Range$0.00$17.66M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AST SpaceMobile's intangible purchases?
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) reported intangible purchases of $17.66M in Q1 2026.
What does intangible purchases mean?
Cash spent on acquiring or developing software and other intangible assets.