Amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets
Arch Capital Group Amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets 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), Amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets shows an upward trend with a 23.9% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Higher levels often follow significant acquisitions, while lower levels suggest a lack of recent intangible asset investment or full amortization of existing assets.
Detailed definition
Amortization is the process of expensing the cost of an intangible asset, such as acquired customer lists or software, o...
Peer comparison
Standard for companies that grow through M&A; peers report this to show the impact of purchase accounting.
operating_amortization_of_intangible_assetsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | 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 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $15.29M | $20.14M | $32.18M | $27.00M | $27.00M | $26.00M | $26.00M | $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% | +59.8% | -16.1% | +0.0% | -3.7% | +0.0% | -11.5% | +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 | — | — | — | — | +76.6% | +29.1% | -19.2% | -14.8% | -11.1% | -7.7% | -7.7% | -8.7% | +12.5% | +266.7% | +312.5% | +133.3% | +77.8% | -44.3% | -52.5% | -38.8% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Underwriting Segments | — | — | — | $25.52M | $23.75M | $23.75M | $23.75M | — |
| Total | $27.00M | $27.00M | $26.00M | $26.00M | $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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Arch Capital Group's amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets?
- Arch Capital Group (ACGL) reported amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets of $30.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Arch Capital Group's amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets changed year-over-year?
- Arch Capital Group's amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets decreased by 38.8% year-over-year, from $49.00M to $30.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Arch Capital Group's amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Arch Capital Group's amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets has grown at a 23.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $82.00M to $193.00M.
- What does amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets mean?
- The non-cash expense of spreading the cost of intangible assets over time.