Operating

Intangible Amortization

IDEX Intangible Amortization decreased by 1.2% to $33.80M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.3%, from $31.50M to $33.80M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Intangible Amortization shows an upward trend with a 23.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase often follows a period of aggressive M&A activity, reflecting the cost of integrating acquired intellectual property.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the systematic write-down of the value of acquired intangible assets, such as patents, trademarks, an...

Peer comparison

Common in companies with high M&A activity; peers in the medical device sector typically show consistent levels.

Metric ID: amortization_of_intangibles

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$13.50M$16.20M$15.70M$15.30M$16.90M$17.00M$19.80M$23.60M$23.20M$23.80M$24.30M$24.60M$23.90M$26.50M$32.10M$31.50M$32.00M$33.00M$34.20M$33.80M
QoQ Change+20.0%-3.1%-2.5%+10.5%+0.6%+16.5%+19.2%-1.7%+2.6%+2.1%+1.2%-2.8%+10.9%+21.1%-1.9%+1.6%+3.1%+3.6%-1.2%
YoY Change+25.2%+4.9%+26.1%+54.2%+37.3%+40.0%+22.7%+4.2%+3.0%+11.3%+32.1%+28.0%+33.9%+24.5%+6.5%+7.3%
Range$13.50M$34.20M
CAGR+21.3%
Avg YoY Growth+22.6%
Median YoY Growth+24.9%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Health & Science Technologies$24.60M$25.40M$26.20M$27.50M$27.10M
Fluid & Metering Technologies$5.30M$5.40M$5.50M$5.40M$5.40M
Fire & Safety/Diversified Products$1.60M$1.20M$1.30M$1.30M$1.30M
HST$4.20M$4.20M$4.20M
Total$23.90M$26.50M$32.10M$31.50M$32.00M$33.00M$34.20M$33.80M

HST was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IDEX's intangible amortization?
IDEX (IEX) reported intangible amortization of $33.80M in Q1 2026.
How has IDEX's intangible amortization changed year-over-year?
IDEX's intangible amortization increased by 7.3% year-over-year, from $31.50M to $33.80M.
What is the long-term trend for IDEX's intangible amortization?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), IDEX's intangible amortization has grown at a 23.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $56.40M to $130.70M.
What does intangible amortization mean?
The non-cash expense related to the gradual reduction in value of acquired intangible assets.