Operating
Amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs
Year-over-year, this metric grew by 38.8%, from $74.13M to $102.90M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs shows an upward trend with a 38.9% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026Jun 4, 2025
How to read this metric
An increase suggests high sales activity and successful customer acquisition, though it also reflects the cost of scaling.
Detailed definition
This reflects the systematic recognition of costs incurred to acquire customer contracts, such as sales commissions, ove...
Peer comparison
Standard for SaaS companies with long-term subscription models and significant sales commission structures.
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operating_amortization_of_deferred_contract_acquisition_costsHistorical Data
17 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $24.38M | $53.18M | $44.00M | $0.00 | $37.59M | $75.29M | $60.28M | $0.00 | $55.32M | $92.53M | $79.86M | $11.19M | $74.13M | $135.81M | $115.49M | $0.00 | $102.90M |
| QoQ Change | — | +118.2% | -17.3% | -100.0% | — | +100.3% | -19.9% | -100.0% | — | +67.3% | -13.7% | -86.0% | +562.6% | +83.2% | -15.0% | -100.0% | — |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +54.2% | +41.6% | +37.0% | — | +47.2% | +22.9% | +32.5% | — | +34.0% | +46.8% | +44.6% | -100.0% | +38.8% |
Range$0.00 – $135.81M
CAGR+43.3%
Avg YoY Growth+27.2%
Median YoY Growth+38.8%
Amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs?
- CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) reported amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs of $102.90M in Q1 2025.
- How has CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs changed year-over-year?
- CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs increased by 38.8% year-over-year, from $74.13M to $102.90M.
- What is the long-term trend for CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs has grown at a 38.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $121.55M to $325.43M.
- What does amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs mean?
- The non-cash expense of spreading sales commission costs over the life of a customer contract.