Operating Expenses
Amortization expense
HCA Healthcare Amortization expense remained flat by 0.0% to $3.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 25.0%, from $4.00M to $3.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Amortization expense shows a downward trend with a -16.8% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 10, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase often follows significant acquisitions, while a decrease may signal that older intangible assets are becoming fully amortized.
Detailed definition
The systematic allocation of the cost of intangible assets, such as patents, trademarks, or customer relationships, over...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense for companies with significant intellectual property or acquired intangible assets.
Metric ID:
cat_amortization_expenseHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $25.00M | $44.00M | $20.00M | $16.00M | $12.00M |
| YoY Change | — | +76.0% | -54.5% | -20.0% | -25.0% |
Range$12.00M – $44.00M
CAGR-16.8%
Avg YoY Growth-5.9%
Median YoY Growth-22.5%
Current Streak3 years decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HCA Healthcare's amortization expense?
- HCA Healthcare (HCA) reported amortization expense of $3.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has HCA Healthcare's amortization expense changed year-over-year?
- HCA Healthcare's amortization expense decreased by 25.0% year-over-year, from $4.00M to $3.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for HCA Healthcare's amortization expense?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), HCA Healthcare's amortization expense has grown at a -16.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $25.00M to $12.00M.
- What does amortization expense mean?
- The periodic cost recorded for the gradual expiration of intangible assets.