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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization

Synopsys Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization increased by 17.3% to $1.90B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 68.4%, from $1.13B to $1.90B. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization shows an upward trend with a 7.1% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A steady increase is expected as assets age; a sudden jump may indicate accelerated amortization or impairment charges.

Detailed definition

This is the cumulative amount of amortization expense recognized against finite-lived intangible assets over their usefu...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting practice for tracking the consumption of intangible assets.

Metric ID: other_finite_lived_intangible_assets_accumulated_amortization

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$1.30B$1.32B$1.34B$1.36B$1.39B$1.42B$1.44B$1.47B$1.49B$1.52B$1.50B$1.12B$1.14B$1.13B$1.14B$1.16B$1.62B$1.90B
QoQ Change+1.7%+1.8%+1.5%+1.9%+1.9%+1.9%+1.7%+1.7%+2.0%-1.5%-25.1%+1.7%-1.0%+1.3%+1.8%+39.3%+17.3%
YoY Change+7.1%+7.3%+7.5%+7.7%+7.4%+7.6%+3.9%-23.5%-23.5%-24.6%+2.0%+2.0%+68.4%
Range$1.12B$1.90B
CAGR+9.4%
Avg YoY Growth+3.8%
Median YoY Growth+7.1%
Current Streak4 quarters growth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Synopsys's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization?
Synopsys (SNPS) reported finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization of $1.90B in Q4 2025.
How has Synopsys's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization changed year-over-year?
Synopsys's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization increased by 68.4% year-over-year, from $1.13B to $1.90B.
What is the long-term trend for Synopsys's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization?
Over 4 years (2020 to 2025), Synopsys's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization has grown at a 7.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.23B to $1.62B.
What does finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization mean?
The total value of intangible assets already written off over time.