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Acquired intangibles
International Business Machines Acquired intangibles increased by 2266.7% to $3.83B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 83.9%, from $2.09B to $3.83B.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher values indicate active inorganic growth strategies and significant capital deployment toward external intellectual property.
Detailed definition
The total value of finite-lived intangible assets acquired during the period, typically through business combinations or...
Peer comparison
Standard line item in cash flow statements under 'Investing Activities' for most acquisitive companies.
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other_finitelived_intangible_assets_acquired1Historical Data
7 periods
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $103.00M | $203.00M | $2.09B | $244.00M | $0.00 | $162.00M | $3.83B |
| QoQ Change | — | +97.1% | +927.1% | -88.3% | -100.0% | — | >999% |
| YoY Change | — | +97.1% | — | — | — | -20.2% | +83.9% |
Range$0.00 – $3.83B
CAGR>999%
Avg YoY Growth+53.6%
Median YoY Growth+83.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's acquired intangibles?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported acquired intangibles of $3.83B in Q1 2026.
- How has International Business Machines's acquired intangibles changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's acquired intangibles increased by 83.9% year-over-year, from $2.09B to $3.83B.
- What does acquired intangibles mean?
- The value of non-physical assets purchased from external parties during the period.