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Intangible asset amortization expense
International Business Machines Intangible asset amortization expense increased by 1.3% to $719M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.2%, from $641M to $719M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Intangible asset amortization expense shows relatively stable performance with a 2.2% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026
Metric ID:
other_amortization_of_intangible_assets_net_of_currency_impactHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | 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 | $625M | $640M | $626M | $625M | $625M | $577M | $569M | $547M | $556M | $572M | $611M | $598M | $607M | $705M | $589M | $641M | $687M | $699M | $710M | $719M |
| QoQ Change | — | +2.4% | -2.2% | -0.2% | +0.0% | -7.7% | -1.4% | -3.9% | +1.6% | +2.9% | +6.8% | -2.1% | +1.5% | +16.1% | -16.5% | +8.8% | +7.2% | +1.7% | +1.6% | +1.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +0.0% | -9.8% | -9.1% | -12.5% | -11.0% | -0.9% | +7.4% | +9.3% | +9.2% | +23.3% | -3.6% | +7.2% | +13.2% | -0.9% | +20.5% | +12.2% |
Range$547M – $719M
CAGR+3.0%
Avg YoY Growth+3.4%
Median YoY Growth+3.6%
Current Streak5 quarters growth
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's intangible asset amortization expense?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported intangible asset amortization expense of $719M in Q1 2026.
- How has International Business Machines's intangible asset amortization expense changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's intangible asset amortization expense increased by 12.2% year-over-year, from $641M to $719M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's intangible asset amortization expense?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's intangible asset amortization expense has grown at a 2.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.51B to $2.74B.