Investing
Intangible Purchases
Idexx Laboratories Intangible Purchases increased by 800.0% to $1.8M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher spending indicates active investment in innovation and future growth, whereas lower spending may signal a focus on cost-cutting or a mature product cycle.
Detailed definition
This captures cash outflows for the acquisition of non-physical assets, such as patents, trademarks, licenses, and capit...
Peer comparison
High for technology and diagnostic companies; lower for asset-heavy manufacturing firms.
Metric ID:
purchases_of_intangiblesHistorical Data
12 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10M | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10M | $0 | $200K | $1.8M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | — | — | -100.0% | — | — | — | — | -100.0% | — | +800.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -100.0% | — | — | — | — | — | -98.0% | — |
Range$0 – $10M
Avg YoY Growth-99.0%
Median YoY Growth-99.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Idexx Laboratories's intangible purchases?
- Idexx Laboratories (IDXX) reported intangible purchases of $1.8M in Q1 2026.
- What does intangible purchases mean?
- Cash spent to acquire or develop non-physical assets like software and patents.