Business Segments · Intangible Amortization
Diagnostics — Intangible Amortization
Danaher Diagnostics — Intangible Amortization increased by 2.1% to $48M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $48M to $48M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Diagnostics — Intangible Amortization shows relatively stable performance with a -2.0% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 21, 2026
Rolls up toD&A
How to read this metric
High levels often correlate with aggressive acquisition strategies, while low levels may indicate a lack of recent inorganic growth.
Detailed definition
The periodic expense recognized for the reduction in value of acquired intangible assets, such as patents, trademarks, a...
Peer comparison
Standard for companies that grow through frequent M&A activity.
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dhr_segment_diagnostics_amortization_of_intangible_assetsHistorical 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 | $50.75M | $50.75M | $50.75M | $50.75M | $49.5M | $49.5M | $49.5M | $49.5M | $48M | $48M | $49M | $47M | $48M | $48M | $48M | $47M | $48M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -2.5% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -3.0% | +0.0% | +2.1% | -4.1% | +2.1% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -2.1% | +2.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -2.5% | -2.5% | -2.5% | -2.5% | -3.0% | -3.0% | -1.0% | -5.1% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -2.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
Range$47M – $50.75M
CAGR-1.4%
Avg YoY Growth-1.8%
Median YoY Growth-2.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Danaher's diagnostics — intangible amortization?
- Danaher (DHR) reported diagnostics — intangible amortization of $48M in Q1 2026.
- How has Danaher's diagnostics — intangible amortization changed year-over-year?
- Danaher's diagnostics — intangible amortization decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $48M to $48M.
- What is the long-term trend for Danaher's diagnostics — intangible amortization?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Danaher's diagnostics — intangible amortization has grown at a -2.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $203M to $191M.
- What does diagnostics — intangible amortization mean?
- The non-cash expense for the gradual write-down of acquired intangible assets.