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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization

W.W. Grainger Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization increased by 2.5% to $777.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.9%, from $707.00M to $777.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization shows an upward trend with a 7.8% 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

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$547.00M$560.00M$569.00M$583.00M$591.00M$600.00M$619.00M$634.00M$645.00M$659.00M$642.00M$653.00M$666.00M$692.00M$684.00M$707.00M$735.00M$744.00M$758.00M$777.00M
QoQ Change+2.4%+1.6%+2.5%+1.4%+1.5%+3.2%+2.4%+1.7%+2.2%-2.6%+1.7%+2.0%+3.9%-1.2%+3.4%+4.0%+1.2%+1.9%+2.5%
YoY Change+8.0%+7.1%+8.8%+8.7%+9.1%+9.8%+3.7%+3.0%+3.3%+5.0%+6.5%+8.3%+10.4%+7.5%+10.8%+9.9%
Range$547.00M$777.00M
CAGR+7.7%
Avg YoY Growth+7.5%
Median YoY Growth+8.2%
Current Streak5 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W.W. Grainger's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization?
W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization of $777.00M in Q1 2026.
How has W.W. Grainger's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization changed year-over-year?
W.W. Grainger's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization increased by 9.9% year-over-year, from $707.00M to $777.00M.
What is the long-term trend for W.W. Grainger's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), W.W. Grainger's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization has grown at a 7.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $520.00M to $758.00M.
What does finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization mean?
The total value of intangible assets already written off over time.