Operating Expenses
Amortization expense
Synopsys Amortization expense increased by 0.0% to $155.99M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3799.8%, from $4.00M to $155.99M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Amortization expense shows an upward trend with a 154.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026Feb 25, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase often follows significant acquisitions, while a decrease may signal that older intangible assets are becoming fully amortized.
Detailed definition
The systematic allocation of the cost of intangible assets, such as patents, trademarks, or customer relationships, over...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense for companies with significant intellectual property or acquired intangible assets.
Metric ID:
cat_amortization_expenseHistorical Data
17 periods
| 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 | $2.91M | $2.91M | $2.91M | $2.91M | $2.32M | $2.32M | $2.32M | $2.32M | $3.53M | $4.56M | $4.06M | $4.09M | $4.00M | $4.00M | $28.57M | $155.96M | $155.99M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -20.1% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +51.9% | +29.2% | -10.9% | +0.6% | -2.1% | -0.1% | +615.0% | +445.8% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -20.1% | -20.1% | -20.1% | -20.1% | +51.9% | +96.3% | +74.8% | +75.8% | +13.3% | -12.4% | +603.4% | >999% | >999% |
Range$2.32M – $155.99M
CAGR+170.6%
Avg YoY Growth+641.5%
Median YoY Growth+51.9%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Synopsys's amortization expense?
- Synopsys (SNPS) reported amortization expense of $155.99M in Q4 2025.
- How has Synopsys's amortization expense changed year-over-year?
- Synopsys's amortization expense increased by 3799.8% year-over-year, from $4.00M to $155.99M.
- What is the long-term trend for Synopsys's amortization expense?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Synopsys's amortization expense has grown at a 154.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $11.64M to $192.53M.
- What does amortization expense mean?
- The periodic cost recorded for the gradual expiration of intangible assets.