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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization

Electronic Arts Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization increased by 2.1% to $1.28B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.0%, from $1.26B to $1.28B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization shows an upward trend with a 14.1% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

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

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$754.00M$806.00M$893.00M$885.00M$954.00M$1.02B$1.04B$1.09B$1.13B$1.17B$1.21B$1.18B$1.21B$1.24B$1.26B$1.20B$1.22B$1.25B$1.28B
QoQ Change+6.9%+10.8%-0.9%+7.8%+6.7%+2.0%+4.9%+3.8%+3.5%+3.2%-1.9%+2.3%+2.2%+2.1%-5.2%+2.3%+2.1%+2.1%
YoY Change+26.5%+26.3%+16.2%+23.1%+18.4%+14.8%+16.2%+8.6%+7.1%+5.8%+4.7%+1.2%+1.2%+1.1%+1.0%
Range$754.00M$1.28B
CAGR+12.4%
Avg YoY Growth+11.5%
Median YoY Growth+8.6%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Electronic Arts's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization?
Electronic Arts (EA) reported finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization of $1.28B in Q4 2025.
How has Electronic Arts's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization changed year-over-year?
Electronic Arts's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization increased by 1.0% year-over-year, from $1.26B to $1.28B.
What is the long-term trend for Electronic Arts's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Electronic Arts's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization has grown at a 14.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $706.00M to $1.20B.
What does finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization mean?
The total value of intangible assets already written off over time.