Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Operating

D&A

Broadcom Inc. D&A increased by 4.2% to $148.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 5.1%, from $156.00M to $148.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), D&A shows relatively stable performance with a 1.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ4 2025Dec 18, 2025

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate significant capital investment in infrastructure or acquisitions, while lower levels may suggest aging assets or limited capital expenditure.

Detailed definition

This represents the non-cash expense allocated to the cost of tangible and intangible assets over their useful lives. Be...

Peer comparison

High in capital-intensive industries like manufacturing and healthcare devices; lower in service-based sectors.

Metric ID: depreciation_and_amortization_cf

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$133.00M$134.00M$134.00M$136.00M$135.00M$129.00M$129.00M$127.00M$129.00M$122.00M$124.00M$139.00M$149.00M$149.00M$156.00M$142.00M$142.00M$142.00M$148.00M
QoQ Change+0.8%+0.0%+1.5%-0.7%-4.4%+0.0%-1.6%+1.6%-5.4%+1.6%+12.1%+7.2%+0.0%+4.7%-9.0%+0.0%+0.0%+4.2%
YoY Change+1.5%-3.7%-3.7%-6.6%-4.4%-5.4%-3.9%+9.4%+15.5%+22.1%+25.8%+2.2%-4.7%-4.7%-5.1%
Range$122.00M$156.00M
CAGR+2.4%
Avg YoY Growth+2.3%
Median YoY Growth-3.7%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broadcom Inc.'s d&a?
Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) reported d&a of $148.00M in Q3 2025.
How has Broadcom Inc.'s d&a changed year-over-year?
Broadcom Inc.'s d&a decreased by 5.1% year-over-year, from $156.00M to $148.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Broadcom Inc.'s d&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Broadcom Inc.'s d&a has grown at a 1.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $539.00M to $574.00M.
What does d&a mean?
The non-cash accounting expense for the wear and tear or expiration of assets.