Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense After Year Five
International Business Machines Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense After Year Five increased by 16.1% to $1.89B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense After Year Five shows relatively stable performance with a -2.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A large balance suggests significant long-term intangible assets that will continue to impact earnings through amortization for many years.
Detailed definition
This represents the aggregate amortization expense expected for finite-lived intangible assets for all years following t...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure for companies with long-lived intellectual property or acquired customer lists.
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| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.98B | $1.63B | $1.89B |
| QoQ Change | — | -17.6% | +16.1% |
| YoY Change | — | -17.6% | +16.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's finite lived intangible assets amortization expense after year five?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported finite lived intangible assets amortization expense after year five of $1.89B in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's finite lived intangible assets amortization expense after year five?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), International Business Machines's finite lived intangible assets amortization expense after year five has grown at a -2.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.98B to $1.89B.
- What does finite lived intangible assets amortization expense after year five mean?
- The total expected accounting cost to write down intangible assets after the next five years.