Operating Expenses

Acquired Intangible Amortization

Advanced Micro Devices Acquired Intangible Amortization decreased by 2.4% to $290.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 8.2%, from $316.00M to $290.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Acquired Intangible Amortization shows a downward trend with a -16.5% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryOther
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 2026

How to read this metric

High levels indicate significant recent M&A activity, which may impact reported net income despite not affecting cash flow.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the systematic allocation of the cost of intangible assets acquired through business combinations...

Peer comparison

Common in industries with high M&A activity; used to normalize earnings by adding back non-cash charges.

Metric ID: amortization_of_acquired_intangibles

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$0.00$0.00$293.00M$616.00M$590.00M$601.00M$518.00M$481.00M$450.00M$420.00M$392.00M$372.00M$352.00M$332.00M$316.00M$308.00M$302.00M$297.00M$290.00M
QoQ Change+110.2%-4.2%+1.9%-13.8%-7.1%-6.4%-6.7%-6.7%-5.1%-5.4%-5.7%-4.8%-2.5%-1.9%-1.7%-2.4%
YoY Change+76.8%-21.9%-23.7%-30.1%-24.3%-22.7%-21.8%-21.0%-19.4%-17.2%-14.2%-10.5%-8.2%
Range$0.00$616.00M
Avg YoY Growth-12.2%
Median YoY Growth-21.0%
Current Streak13 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Advanced Micro Devices's acquired intangible amortization?
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) reported acquired intangible amortization of $290.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Advanced Micro Devices's acquired intangible amortization changed year-over-year?
Advanced Micro Devices's acquired intangible amortization decreased by 8.2% year-over-year, from $316.00M to $290.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Advanced Micro Devices's acquired intangible amortization?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Advanced Micro Devices's acquired intangible amortization has grown at a -16.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.10B to $1.22B.
What does acquired intangible amortization mean?
The non-cash expense of writing down the value of intangible assets purchased in past acquisitions.