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Indefinite- lived intangible impairment

Gilead Sciences Indefinite- lived intangible impairment decreased by 0.1% to $34.16B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.8%, from $34.77B to $34.16B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Indefinite- lived intangible impairment shows a downward trend with a -3.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in impairment charges signals a decline in the value of the company's intangible assets, potentially indicating poor acquisition outcomes or changing market conditions.

Detailed definition

This represents the gross value of indefinite-lived intangible assets, excluding goodwill, that have been subject to imp...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly based on M&A history; companies with frequent acquisitions often show higher volatility in this metric.

Metric ID: other_intangible_assets_gross_excluding_goodwill

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$41.84B$41.84B$41.84B$39.16B$39.14B$39.14B$39.01B$39.01B$39.01B$39.01B$38.89B$36.46B$36.46B$34.77B$34.77B$34.77B$34.58B$34.58B$34.19B$34.16B
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%-6.4%-0.0%+0.0%-0.3%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-0.3%-6.2%+0.0%-4.6%+0.0%+0.0%-0.5%+0.0%-1.1%-0.1%
YoY Change-6.4%-6.4%-6.7%-0.4%-0.3%-0.3%-0.3%-6.5%-6.5%-10.9%-10.6%-4.6%-5.1%-0.5%-1.7%-1.8%
Range$34.16B$41.84B
CAGR-4.2%
Avg YoY Growth-4.3%
Median YoY Growth-4.9%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gilead Sciences's indefinite- lived intangible impairment?
Gilead Sciences (GILD) reported indefinite- lived intangible impairment of $34.16B in Q1 2026.
How has Gilead Sciences's indefinite- lived intangible impairment changed year-over-year?
Gilead Sciences's indefinite- lived intangible impairment decreased by 1.8% year-over-year, from $34.77B to $34.16B.
What is the long-term trend for Gilead Sciences's indefinite- lived intangible impairment?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Gilead Sciences's indefinite- lived intangible impairment has grown at a -3.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $39.79B to $34.19B.
What does indefinite- lived intangible impairment mean?
The total value of non-goodwill intangible assets that have been written down due to a loss in value.