Operating

Intangible Amortization

Arch Capital Group Intangible Amortization decreased by 36.2% to $30.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 38.8%, from $49.00M to $30.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Intangible Amortization shows an upward trend with a 23.5% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ3 2025

How to read this metric

High amortization often signals a history of aggressive M&A activity and significant intellectual property holdings.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the systematic write-down of the value of acquired intangible assets, such as patents, trademarks, an...

Peer comparison

Highly relevant for pharmaceutical and tech companies that grow through acquisition.

Metric ID: amortization_of_intangibles

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$15.29M$20.14M$33.13M$27.17M$27.21M$26.10M$25.72M$23.00M$24.00M$24.00M$24.00M$21.00M$27.00M$88.00M$99.00M$49.00M$48.00M$49.00M$47.00M$30.00M
QoQ Change+31.7%+64.5%-18.0%+0.1%-4.1%-1.5%-10.6%+4.3%+0.0%+0.0%-12.5%+28.6%+225.9%+12.5%-50.5%-2.0%+2.1%-4.1%-36.2%
YoY Change+78.0%+29.6%-22.4%-15.3%-11.8%-8.1%-6.7%-8.7%+12.5%+266.7%+312.5%+133.3%+77.8%-44.3%-52.5%-38.8%
Range$15.29M$99.00M
CAGR+15.3%
Avg YoY Growth+43.9%
Median YoY Growth-7.4%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23
Other$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Underwriting Segments$23.75M$23.75M$23.75M
Total$27.17M$27.21M$26.10M$25.72M$23.00M$24.00M$24.00M$24.00M

Other was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arch Capital Group's intangible amortization?
Arch Capital Group (ACGL) reported intangible amortization of $30.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Arch Capital Group's intangible amortization changed year-over-year?
Arch Capital Group's intangible amortization decreased by 38.8% year-over-year, from $49.00M to $30.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Arch Capital Group's intangible amortization?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Arch Capital Group's intangible amortization has grown at a 23.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $82.96M to $193.00M.
What does intangible amortization mean?
The non-cash cost of spreading the purchase price of intangible assets over their useful life.