Discontinued — last reported Q1 '20
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets - Expected Amortization Expense (Year Five)
International Business Machines Finite-Lived Intangible Assets - Expected Amortization Expense (Year Five) increased by 16.1% to $1.89B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Finite-Lived Intangible Assets - Expected Amortization Expense (Year Five) shows relatively stable performance with a -2.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A declining trend suggests that the current intangible asset base is aging and will have less impact on future earnings.
Detailed definition
This represents the projected amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets five years into the future. It pro...
Peer comparison
Used to model long-term earnings quality and the impact of historical purchase price allocations.
finite_lived_intangible_assets_amortization_year_5Historical Data
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.98B | $1.63B | $1.89B |
| QoQ Change | — | -17.6% | +16.1% |
| YoY Change | — | -17.6% | +16.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's finite-lived intangible assets - expected amortization expense (year five)?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported finite-lived intangible assets - expected amortization expense (year five) of $1.89B in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's finite-lived intangible assets - expected amortization expense (year five)?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), International Business Machines's finite-lived intangible assets - expected amortization expense (year five) has grown at a -2.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.98B to $1.89B.
- What does finite-lived intangible assets - expected amortization expense (year five) mean?
- The projected non-cash expense for amortizing intangible assets five years from now.