Discontinued — last reported Q3 '26
Business Segments · Amortization of connected device costs
Business Segments — Amortization of connected device costs
Samsara Business Segments — Amortization of connected device costs increased by 22.5% to $37.13M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2025
Last reportedQ3 2026Dec 9, 2025
How to read this metric
An increase typically correlates with a larger installed base of hardware, while a decrease may indicate slower hardware deployment or changes in asset lifecycle assumptions.
Detailed definition
This represents the systematic allocation of the cost of physical IoT hardware assets over their expected useful life. I...
Peer comparison
Common in hardware-as-a-service or IoT companies that capitalize and depreciate physical equipment.
Metric ID:
iot_segment_reportable_segment_amortization_of_connected_device_costsHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q3 '25 | Q3 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $30.3M | $37.13M |
| QoQ Change | — | +22.5% |
| YoY Change | — | +22.5% |
Range$30.3M – $37.13M
Avg YoY Growth+22.5%
Median YoY Growth+22.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Samsara's business segments — amortization of connected device costs?
- Samsara (IOT) reported business segments — amortization of connected device costs of $37.13M in Q3 2025.
- What does business segments — amortization of connected device costs mean?
- The annual expense of spreading the cost of physical hardware over its useful life.