Indefinite-Lived Research and Development Assets
Blackrock Indefinite-Lived Research and Development Assets remained flat by 0.0% to $20.43B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 16.5%, from $17.53B to $20.43B. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Indefinite-Lived Research and Development Assets shows an upward trend with a 7.8% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase indicates aggressive investment in external innovation, while a decrease may signal project completion, commercialization, or impairment charges.
Detailed definition
This represents the value of acquired in-process research and development (IPR&D) projects that have not yet reached com...
Peer comparison
Common in pharmaceutical and medical device sectors where M&A is a primary driver of R&D pipelines.
indefinite_lived_rd_assetsHistorical Data
| Q4 '23 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $17.58B | $17.53B | $17.53B | $17.53B | $17.53B | $20.53B | $20.43B | $20.43B |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.3% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +17.1% | -0.5% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | -0.3% | — | — | +17.1% | +16.5% | +16.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blackrock's indefinite-lived research and development assets?
- Blackrock (BLK) reported indefinite-lived research and development assets of $20.43B in Q1 2026.
- How has Blackrock's indefinite-lived research and development assets changed year-over-year?
- Blackrock's indefinite-lived research and development assets increased by 16.5% year-over-year, from $17.53B to $20.43B.
- What is the long-term trend for Blackrock's indefinite-lived research and development assets?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Blackrock's indefinite-lived research and development assets has grown at a 7.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $17.58B to $20.43B.
- What does indefinite-lived research and development assets mean?
- The value of ongoing research projects acquired from other companies that are not yet ready for sale.