Non-Current Assets

Intangible assets — net

Howmet Aerospace Intangible assets — net decreased by 4.0% to $435.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.0%, from $453.00M to $435.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Intangible assets — net shows a downward trend with a -4.2% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 12, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher values indicate significant investment in proprietary technology or market access, though they require monitoring for potential impairment.

Detailed definition

This represents the net value of identifiable intangible assets with a limited useful life, such as patents, licenses, o...

Peer comparison

Common in technology, pharmaceutical, and defense firms that acquire or develop proprietary intellectual property.

Metric ID: non_current_assets_finite_lived_intangible_assets_net

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$517.00M$489.00M$473.00M$453.00M$435.00M
QoQ Change-5.4%-3.3%-4.2%-4.0%
YoY Change-5.4%-3.3%-4.2%-4.0%
Range$435.00M$517.00M
CAGR-15.9%
Avg YoY Growth-4.2%
Median YoY Growth-4.1%
Current Streak4+ quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howmet Aerospace's intangible assets — net?
Howmet Aerospace (HWM) reported intangible assets — net of $435.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Howmet Aerospace's intangible assets — net changed year-over-year?
Howmet Aerospace's intangible assets — net decreased by 4.0% year-over-year, from $453.00M to $435.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Howmet Aerospace's intangible assets — net?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Howmet Aerospace's intangible assets — net has grown at a -4.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $539.00M to $435.00M.
What does intangible assets — net mean?
The value of non-physical assets with a limited lifespan, like patents or licenses.