Discontinued — last reported Q1 '19
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
How to read this metric
An increase typically follows major acquisitions, while a steady decline indicates the aging of the intangible asset portfolio.
Detailed definition
The systematic allocation of the cost of intangible assets, such as acquired customer lists or brand value, over their e...
Peer comparison
Common in companies with a history of M&A; peers with similar acquisition profiles will show comparable trends.
is_cat_amortization_expenseHistorical Data
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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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 non-cash expense for writing down the value of intangible assets.