Operating Expenses

Amortization expense

TTM Technologies Amortization expense remained flat by 0.0% to $9.22M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $9.22M to $9.22M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Amortization expense shows relatively stable performance with a 0.8% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 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_expense

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$9.04M$8.27M$8.91M$8.27M$8.28M$10.27M$10.28M$21.96M$3.85M$11.43M$11.43M$11.43M$10.26M$6.95M$6.91M$9.22M$9.22M$9.23M$9.22M$9.22M
QoQ Change-8.5%+7.7%-7.1%+0.0%+24.1%+0.0%+113.8%-82.5%+196.7%+0.0%-0.0%-10.3%-32.2%-0.5%+33.4%+0.0%+0.0%-0.0%+0.0%
YoY Change-8.5%+24.2%+15.3%+165.5%-53.5%+11.3%+11.2%-48.0%+166.3%-39.2%-39.5%-19.3%-10.1%+32.7%+33.4%+0.0%
Range$3.85M$21.96M
CAGR+0.4%
Avg YoY Growth+15.1%
Median YoY Growth+5.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TTM Technologies's amortization expense?
TTM Technologies (TTMI) reported amortization expense of $9.22M in Q1 2026.
How has TTM Technologies's amortization expense changed year-over-year?
TTM Technologies's amortization expense decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $9.22M to $9.22M.
What is the long-term trend for TTM Technologies's amortization expense?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), TTM Technologies's amortization expense has grown at a 0.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $35.75M to $36.90M.
What does amortization expense mean?
The periodic cost recorded for the gradual expiration of intangible assets.