Operating
Intangible Amortization & Impairment
Illinois Tool Works Intangible Amortization & Impairment decreased by 10.0% to $18.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 14.3%, from $21.00M to $18.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Intangible Amortization & Impairment shows a downward trend with a -11.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026
How to read this metric
High levels of impairment may signal poor past acquisition performance or changes in market valuation of intangible assets.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the systematic allocation of the cost of intangible assets, such as patents or acquired goodwill,...
Peer comparison
Standard for companies with significant M&A activity or intellectual property portfolios.
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operating_amortizationand_impairmentof_intangible_assetsHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $32.00M | $34.00M | $33.00M | $35.00M | $34.00M | $33.00M | $32.00M | $31.00M | $30.00M | $27.00M | $25.00M | $25.00M | $25.00M | $26.00M | $25.00M | $21.00M | $21.00M | $18.00M | $20.00M | $18.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +6.3% | -2.9% | +6.1% | -2.9% | -2.9% | -3.0% | -3.1% | -3.2% | -10.0% | -7.4% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +4.0% | -3.8% | -16.0% | +0.0% | -14.3% | +11.1% | -10.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +6.3% | -2.9% | -3.0% | -11.4% | -11.8% | -18.2% | -21.9% | -19.4% | -16.7% | -3.7% | +0.0% | -16.0% | -16.0% | -30.8% | -20.0% | -14.3% |
Range$18.00M – $35.00M
CAGR-11.4%
Avg YoY Growth-12.5%
Median YoY Growth-15.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Illinois Tool Works's intangible amortization & impairment?
- Illinois Tool Works (ITW) reported intangible amortization & impairment of $18.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Illinois Tool Works's intangible amortization & impairment changed year-over-year?
- Illinois Tool Works's intangible amortization & impairment decreased by 14.3% year-over-year, from $21.00M to $18.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Illinois Tool Works's intangible amortization & impairment?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Illinois Tool Works's intangible amortization & impairment has grown at a -11.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $133.00M to $80.00M.
- What does intangible amortization & impairment mean?
- The non-cash expense for the gradual write-off of intangible assets like patents or goodwill.