Operating Expenses

Intangible Amortization & Impairment

Blackrock Intangible Amortization & Impairment increased by 184.3% to $253.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 184.3%, from $89.00M to $253.00M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ3 2025

How to read this metric

High amortization is expected for acquisitive firms, but significant impairment charges may signal that acquired assets are not meeting performance expectations.

Detailed definition

This metric combines the systematic allocation of the cost of intangible assets over their useful lives and any write-do...

Peer comparison

Common for firms with significant goodwill and intangible assets from historical M&A activity.

Metric ID: is_blk_amortization_and_impairment_of_intangibles

Historical Data

7 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23Q3 '24Q3 '25
Value$37.75M$37.75M$37.75M$37.75M$39.00M$89.00M$253.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+3.3%+128.2%+184.3%
YoY Change+3.3%+128.2%+184.3%
Range$37.75M$253.00M
CAGR+255.5%
Avg YoY Growth+105.3%
Median YoY Growth+128.2%
Current Streak6+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blackrock's intangible amortization & impairment?
Blackrock (BLK) reported intangible amortization & impairment of $253.00M in Q3 2025.
How has Blackrock's intangible amortization & impairment changed year-over-year?
Blackrock's intangible amortization & impairment increased by 184.3% year-over-year, from $89.00M to $253.00M.
What does intangible amortization & impairment mean?
The expense of writing down or spreading out the cost of intangible assets over time.

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