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Amortization of Acquired Intangibles
Cadence Design Systems Amortization of Acquired Intangibles increased by 68.5% to $50.95M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 100.5%, from $25.42M to $50.95M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Amortization of Acquired Intangibles shows an upward trend with a 11.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026
How to read this metric
High levels indicate significant historical M&A activity and impact reported GAAP earnings.
Detailed definition
The periodic expense recognized for the amortization of intangible assets acquired through business combinations, such a...
Peer comparison
Standard for companies with significant intangible assets from past acquisitions.
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other_amortization_of_acquired_intangiblesHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | 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 | $17.26M | $16.77M | $16.78M | $16.94M | $14.70M | $12.81M | $15.37M | $14.53M | $14.92M | $15.60M | $16.92M | $16.76M | $20.16M | $26.76M | $26.78M | $25.42M | $23.70M | $25.98M | $30.23M | $50.95M |
| QoQ Change | — | -2.8% | +0.0% | +0.9% | -13.2% | -12.8% | +19.9% | -5.5% | +2.7% | +4.6% | +8.4% | -1.0% | +20.3% | +32.8% | +0.0% | -5.1% | -6.7% | +9.6% | +16.3% | +68.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -14.8% | -23.6% | -8.4% | -14.2% | +1.5% | +21.8% | +10.1% | +15.3% | +35.1% | +71.5% | +58.3% | +51.7% | +17.6% | -2.9% | +12.9% | +100.5% |
Range$12.81M – $50.95M
CAGR+25.6%
Avg YoY Growth+20.8%
Median YoY Growth+14.1%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cadence Design Systems's amortization of acquired intangibles?
- Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported amortization of acquired intangibles of $50.95M in Q1 2026.
- How has Cadence Design Systems's amortization of acquired intangibles changed year-over-year?
- Cadence Design Systems's amortization of acquired intangibles increased by 100.5% year-over-year, from $25.42M to $50.95M.
- What is the long-term trend for Cadence Design Systems's amortization of acquired intangibles?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Cadence Design Systems's amortization of acquired intangibles has grown at a 11.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $67.22M to $105.33M.
- What does amortization of acquired intangibles mean?
- The expense of writing down the value of acquired intangible assets like brands or customer lists.