Non-Current Assets

Intangibles (Net)

Broadcom Inc. Intangibles (Net) decreased by 12.3% to $27.58B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 19.0%, from $34.05B to $27.58B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Intangibles (Net) shows an upward trend with a 13.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryMarket Position
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ2 2026Jun 9, 2026

How to read this metric

High levels suggest a strong portfolio of intellectual property or significant investment in inorganic growth through technology acquisitions.

Detailed definition

This represents the net value of non-physical assets acquired by the company, such as patents, trademarks, software lice...

Peer comparison

Highly prevalent in software and semiconductor sectors where intellectual property is the primary driver of value.

Metric ID: intangible_assets_net

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q2 '26
Value$14.04B$12.70B$11.37B$10.22B$9.21B$8.15B$7.11B$6.20B$5.41B$4.63B$3.87B$42.29B$40.61B$40.69B$40.58B$36.24B$34.05B$33.52B$31.45B$27.58B
QoQ Change-9.6%-10.4%-10.2%-9.8%-11.6%-12.7%-12.9%-12.8%-14.4%-16.4%+993.5%-4.0%+0.2%-0.3%-10.7%-6.0%-1.6%-6.2%-12.3%
YoY Change-34.4%-35.9%-37.5%-39.4%-41.3%-43.2%-45.6%+582.5%+651.3%+779.9%+949.5%-14.3%-16.1%-17.6%-22.5%-19.0%
Range$3.87B$42.29B
CAGR+15.3%
Avg YoY Growth+162.3%
Median YoY Growth-20.7%
Current Streak6 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broadcom Inc.'s intangibles (net)?
Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) reported intangibles (net) of $27.58B in Q1 2026.
How has Broadcom Inc.'s intangibles (net) changed year-over-year?
Broadcom Inc.'s intangibles (net) decreased by 19.0% year-over-year, from $34.05B to $27.58B.
What is the long-term trend for Broadcom Inc.'s intangibles (net)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Broadcom Inc.'s intangibles (net) has grown at a 13.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $16.78B to $31.45B.
What does intangibles (net) mean?
The net value of non-physical assets like patents, software, and brand names owned by the company.