Discontinued — last reported Q2 '25

Operating

Intangible Amortization

SBA Communications Intangible Amortization increased by 6.0% to $33.50M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 25.0%, from $26.80M to $33.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Intangible Amortization shows a downward trend with a -27.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ2 2025

How to read this metric

An increase often follows a period of aggressive M&A activity, reflecting the cost of integrating acquired intellectual property.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the systematic write-down of the value of acquired intangible assets, such as patents, trademarks, an...

Peer comparison

Common in companies with high M&A activity; peers in the medical device sector typically show consistent levels.

Metric ID: amortization_of_intangibles

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$103.20M$100.30M$98.70M$100.60M$102.00M$100.40M$103.00M$101.80M$101.30M$100.40M$93.50M$27.10M$26.30M$26.40M$27.30M$26.80M$27.10M$29.60M$31.60M$33.50M
QoQ Change-2.8%-1.6%+1.9%+1.4%-1.6%+2.6%-1.2%-0.5%-0.9%-6.9%-71.0%-3.0%+0.4%+3.4%-1.8%+1.1%+9.2%+6.8%+6.0%
YoY Change-1.2%+0.1%+4.4%+1.2%-0.7%+0.0%-9.2%-73.4%-74.0%-73.7%-70.8%-1.1%+3.0%+12.1%+15.8%+25.0%
Range$26.30M$103.20M
CAGR-21.1%
Avg YoY Growth-15.2%
Median YoY Growth-0.3%
Current Streak4 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SBA Communications's intangible amortization?
SBA Communications (SBAC) reported intangible amortization of $33.50M in Q1 2026.
How has SBA Communications's intangible amortization changed year-over-year?
SBA Communications's intangible amortization increased by 25.0% year-over-year, from $26.80M to $33.50M.
What is the long-term trend for SBA Communications's intangible amortization?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), SBA Communications's intangible amortization has grown at a -27.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $412.00M to $115.10M.
What does intangible amortization mean?
The non-cash expense related to the gradual reduction in value of acquired intangible assets.