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Indefinite- lived intangible impairment

Howmet Aerospace Indefinite- lived intangible impairment decreased by 1.4% to $980.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. 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 2024
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 12, 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

2 periods
 Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$994.00M$980.00M
QoQ Change-1.4%
YoY Change-1.4%
Range$980.00M$994.00M
Avg YoY Growth-1.4%
Median YoY Growth-1.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howmet Aerospace's indefinite- lived intangible impairment?
Howmet Aerospace (HWM) reported indefinite- lived intangible impairment of $980.00M in Q4 2025.
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.