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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization

Intuitive Surgical Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization decreased by 15.1% to $178.20M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 15.9%, from $212.00M to $178.20M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization shows a downward trend with a -5.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 22, 2026

How to read this metric

A rising balance relative to gross assets indicates an aging portfolio of intangible assets nearing the end of their useful lives.

Detailed definition

The cumulative amount of amortization expense recognized against finite-lived intangible assets since their acquisition...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting metric; peers with older acquisition cycles will show higher accumulated amortization relative to gross 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$193.30M$200.20M$206.90M$212.50M$218.10M$223.50M$192.90M$197.60M$200.10M$204.90M$210.50M$215.10M$215.80M$206.60M$208.80M$212.00M$215.80M$218.50M$209.90M$178.20M
QoQ Change+3.6%+3.3%+2.7%+2.6%+2.5%-13.7%+2.4%+1.3%+2.4%+2.7%+2.2%+0.3%-4.3%+1.1%+1.5%+1.8%+1.3%-3.9%-15.1%
YoY Change+12.8%+11.6%-6.8%-7.0%-8.3%-8.3%+9.1%+8.9%+7.8%+0.8%-0.8%-1.4%+0.0%+5.8%+0.5%-15.9%
Range$178.20M$223.50M
CAGR-1.7%
Avg YoY Growth+0.6%
Median YoY Growth+0.3%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Intuitive Surgical's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization?
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) reported finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization of $178.20M in Q1 2026.
How has Intuitive Surgical's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization changed year-over-year?
Intuitive Surgical's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization decreased by 15.9% year-over-year, from $212.00M to $178.20M.
What is the long-term trend for Intuitive Surgical's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Intuitive Surgical's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization has grown at a -5.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $271.90M to $209.90M.
What does finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization mean?
The total amount of value written off from intangible assets over their useful lives.