Operating Expenses

Amortization expense

Huntington Bancshares Amortization expense increased by 215.4% to $41.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 272.7%, from $11.00M to $41.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Amortization expense shows relatively stable performance with a -1.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase often follows significant acquisitions, while a decrease may signal that older intangible assets are becoming fully amortized.

Detailed definition

The systematic allocation of the cost of intangible assets, such as patents, trademarks, or customer relationships, over...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense for companies with significant intellectual property or acquired intangible assets.

Metric ID: cat_amortization_expense

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$11.00M$13.00M$14.00M$18.00M$13.00M$13.00M$9.00M$13.00M$13.00M$12.00M$12.00M$12.00M$12.00M$11.00M$12.00M$11.00M$11.00M$11.00M$13.00M$41.00M
QoQ Change+18.2%+7.7%+28.6%-27.8%+0.0%-30.8%+44.4%+0.0%-7.7%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-8.3%+9.1%-8.3%+0.0%+0.0%+18.2%+215.4%
YoY Change+18.2%+0.0%-35.7%-27.8%+0.0%-7.7%+33.3%-7.7%-7.7%-8.3%+0.0%-8.3%-8.3%+0.0%+8.3%+272.7%
Range$9.00M$41.00M
CAGR+31.9%
Avg YoY Growth+13.8%
Median YoY Growth-3.8%
Current Streak4 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Huntington Bancshares's amortization expense?
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) reported amortization expense of $41.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Huntington Bancshares's amortization expense changed year-over-year?
Huntington Bancshares's amortization expense increased by 272.7% year-over-year, from $11.00M to $41.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Huntington Bancshares's amortization expense?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Huntington Bancshares's amortization expense has grown at a -1.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $48.00M to $46.00M.
What does amortization expense mean?
The periodic cost recorded for the gradual expiration of intangible assets.