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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization

Cadence Design Systems Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization decreased by 13.3% to $332.46M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 11.3%, from $298.59M to $332.46M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization shows relatively stable performance with a 1.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A steady increase is expected as assets age; a sudden jump may indicate accelerated amortization or impairment charges.

Detailed definition

This is the cumulative amount of amortization expense recognized against finite-lived intangible assets over their usefu...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting practice for tracking the consumption of intangible assets.

Metric ID: other_finite_lived_intangible_assets_accumulated_amortization

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$354.41M$371.21M$387.94M$376.82M$391.14M$403.52M$419.58M$160.37M$175.53M$190.41M$207.39M$212.49M$232.57M$260.76M$285.20M$298.59M$327.28M$353.00M$383.31M$332.46M
QoQ Change+4.7%+4.5%-2.9%+3.8%+3.2%+4.0%-61.8%+9.4%+8.5%+8.9%+2.5%+9.5%+12.1%+9.4%+4.7%+9.6%+7.9%+8.6%-13.3%
YoY Change+10.4%+8.7%+8.2%-57.4%-55.1%-52.8%-50.6%+32.5%+32.5%+36.9%+37.5%+40.5%+40.7%+35.4%+34.4%+11.3%
Range$160.37M$419.58M
CAGR-1.3%
Avg YoY Growth+7.1%
Median YoY Growth+21.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cadence Design Systems's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization?
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization of $332.46M in Q1 2026.
How has Cadence Design Systems's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization changed year-over-year?
Cadence Design Systems's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization increased by 11.3% year-over-year, from $298.59M to $332.46M.
What is the long-term trend for Cadence Design Systems's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Cadence Design Systems's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization has grown at a 1.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $350.86M to $383.31M.
What does finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization mean?
The total value of intangible assets already written off over time.