Operating

D&A

Alphabet Inc. D&A increased by 44.5% to $6.48B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate significant capital investment in infrastructure or acquisitions, while lower levels may suggest aging assets or limited capital expenditure.

Detailed definition

This represents the non-cash expense allocated to the cost of tangible and intangible assets over their useful lives. Be...

Peer comparison

High in capital-intensive industries like manufacturing and healthcare devices; lower in service-based sectors.

Metric ID: depreciation_and_amortization_cf

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$4.49B$6.48B
QoQ Change+44.5%
YoY Change+44.5%
Range$4.49B$6.48B
Avg YoY Growth+44.5%
Median YoY Growth+44.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alphabet Inc.'s d&a?
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) reported d&a of $6.48B in Q1 2026.
What does d&a mean?
The non-cash accounting expense for the wear and tear or expiration of assets.