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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization

Verizon Communications Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization increased by 0.6% to $25.37B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.9%, from $24.65B to $25.37B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization shows an upward trend with a 6.9% 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 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026

How to read this metric

A rising balance relative to gross assets indicates an aging portfolio of intangible assets nearing the end of their useful lives.

Detailed definition

The cumulative amount of amortization expense recognized against finite-lived intangible assets since their acquisition...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting metric; peers with older acquisition cycles will show higher accumulated amortization relative to gross assets.

Metric ID: other_finite_lived_intangible_assets_accumulated_amortization

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$15.93B$16.31B$16.81B$17.41B$18.01B$18.63B$19.10B$19.74B$20.32B$20.88B$21.46B$22.11B$22.58B$23.22B$23.91B$24.65B$25.34B$24.86B$25.21B$25.37B
QoQ Change+2.4%+3.1%+3.6%+3.4%+3.5%+2.5%+3.4%+2.9%+2.7%+2.8%+3.0%+2.1%+2.8%+3.0%+3.1%+2.8%-1.9%+1.4%+0.6%
YoY Change+13.0%+14.3%+13.6%+13.4%+12.9%+12.1%+12.3%+12.0%+11.1%+11.2%+11.4%+11.5%+12.2%+7.1%+5.4%+2.9%
Range$15.93B$25.37B
CAGR+10.3%
Avg YoY Growth+11.0%
Median YoY Growth+12.0%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verizon Communications's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization?
Verizon Communications (VZ) reported finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization of $25.37B in Q1 2026.
How has Verizon Communications's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization changed year-over-year?
Verizon Communications's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization increased by 2.9% year-over-year, from $24.65B to $25.37B.
What is the long-term trend for Verizon Communications's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Verizon Communications's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization has grown at a 6.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $18.06B to $25.21B.
What does finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization mean?
The total amount of value written off from intangible assets over their useful lives.