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Indefinite- lived intangible impairment

RBC Bearings Indefinite- lived intangible impairment increased by 0.2% to $1.75B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.7%, from $1.63B to $1.75B. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Indefinite- lived intangible impairment shows an upward trend with a 135.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ4 2026May 15, 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

17 periods
 Q3 '22Q4 '22Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26
Value$24.28M$24.30M$1.61B$1.61B$24.30M$1.61B$1.62B$1.63B$1.62B$1.62B$1.63B$1.63B$1.63B$1.63B$1.76B$1.75B$1.75B
QoQ Change+0.1%>999%-0.0%-98.5%>999%+0.6%+0.1%-0.2%+0.0%+0.2%-0.0%+0.1%+0.3%+7.6%-0.3%+0.2%
YoY Change>999%+0.0%+0.6%+0.8%>999%+0.5%+0.1%-0.0%+0.3%+0.5%+8.0%+7.6%+7.7%
Range$24.28M$1.76B
CAGR+191.5%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth+0.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RBC Bearings's indefinite- lived intangible impairment?
RBC Bearings (RBC) reported indefinite- lived intangible impairment of $1.75B in Q1 2026.
How has RBC Bearings's indefinite- lived intangible impairment changed year-over-year?
RBC Bearings's indefinite- lived intangible impairment increased by 7.7% year-over-year, from $1.63B to $1.75B.
What is the long-term trend for RBC Bearings's indefinite- lived intangible impairment?
Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), RBC Bearings's indefinite- lived intangible impairment has grown at a 135.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $24.28M to $1.75B.
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.