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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization

Becton, Dickinson and Company Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization decreased by 5.3% to $12.94B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.1%, from $12.43B to $12.94B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization shows an upward trend with a 15.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

A steady increase is expected as assets age; a sudden jump may indicate accelerated amortization or impairment charges.

Detailed definition

This is the cumulative amount of amortization expense recognized against finite-lived intangible assets over their usefu...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting practice for tracking the consumption of intangible assets.

Metric ID: other_finite_lived_intangible_assets_accumulated_amortization

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$7.05B$7.38B$7.73B$8.07B$8.39B$8.72B$9.12B$9.48B$9.82B$10.17B$10.55B$10.91B$11.26B$11.65B$12.01B$12.43B$12.86B$12.35B$13.67B$12.94B
QoQ Change+4.7%+4.7%+4.4%+4.0%+4.0%+4.5%+4.0%+3.6%+3.5%+3.8%+3.4%+3.3%+3.5%+3.1%+3.4%+3.5%-4.0%+10.6%-5.3%
YoY Change+19.1%+18.2%+17.9%+17.5%+17.0%+16.6%+15.7%+15.0%+14.7%+14.6%+13.9%+13.9%+14.2%+6.0%+13.7%+4.1%
Range$7.05B$13.67B
CAGR+13.6%
Avg YoY Growth+14.5%
Median YoY Growth+14.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Becton, Dickinson and Company's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization?
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) reported finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization of $12.94B in Q1 2026.
How has Becton, Dickinson and Company's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization changed year-over-year?
Becton, Dickinson and Company's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization increased by 4.1% year-over-year, from $12.43B to $12.94B.
What is the long-term trend for Becton, Dickinson and Company's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Becton, Dickinson and Company's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization has grown at a 15.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.98B to $12.35B.
What does finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization mean?
The total value of intangible assets already written off over time.