Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25
Business Segments — Gain on intellectual property matters
Fortinet Business Segments — Gain on intellectual property matters remained flat by 0.0% to $1.40M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 16.7%, from $1.20M to $1.40M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Business Segments — Gain on intellectual property matters shows an upward trend with a 31.2% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase indicates successful monetization of patents or favorable legal outcomes, while a decrease suggests a lack of non-core asset liquidation.
Detailed definition
This metric represents non-recurring gains recognized from the licensing, sale, or legal settlement of intellectual prop...
Peer comparison
Similar to 'Gain on sale of assets' or 'Intellectual property licensing revenue' reported by other technology firms.
ftnt_segment_reportable_segment_gain_on_intellectual_property_mattersHistorical Data
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.15M | $1.15M | $1.15M | $1.15M | $1.15M | $1.15M | $1.15M | $1.15M | $1.10M | $1.20M | $1.10M | $1.20M | $6.30M | $1.30M | $1.40M | $1.40M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -4.3% | +9.1% | -8.3% | +9.1% | +425.0% | -79.4% | +7.7% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -4.3% | +4.3% | -4.3% | +4.3% | +472.7% | +8.3% | +27.3% | +16.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fortinet's business segments — gain on intellectual property matters?
- Fortinet (FTNT) reported business segments — gain on intellectual property matters of $1.40M in Q4 2025.
- How has Fortinet's business segments — gain on intellectual property matters changed year-over-year?
- Fortinet's business segments — gain on intellectual property matters increased by 16.7% year-over-year, from $1.20M to $1.40M.
- What is the long-term trend for Fortinet's business segments — gain on intellectual property matters?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Fortinet's business segments — gain on intellectual property matters has grown at a 31.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.60M to $10.40M.
- What does business segments — gain on intellectual property matters mean?
- One-time financial gains derived from the company's intellectual property rights.