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Intangible Amortization & Impairment
Illinois Tool Works Intangible Amortization & Impairment decreased by 10.0% to $18M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 14.3%, from $21M to $18M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Intangible Amortization & Impairment shows a downward trend with a -11.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026
How to read this metric
High levels often follow large acquisitions; sudden spikes may indicate a loss of value in previously acquired assets.
Detailed definition
This represents the systematic allocation of the cost of intangible assets over their useful lives and any write-downs d...
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other_amortizationand_impairmentof_intangible_assetsHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $32M | $34M | $33M | $35M | $34M | $33M | $32M | $31M | $30M | $27M | $25M | $25M | $25M | $26M | $25M | $21M | $21M | $18M | $20M | $18M |
| QoQ Change | — | +6.3% | -2.9% | +6.1% | -2.9% | -2.9% | -3.0% | -3.1% | -3.2% | -10.0% | -7.4% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +4.0% | -3.8% | -16.0% | +0.0% | -14.3% | +11.1% | -10.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +6.3% | -2.9% | -3.0% | -11.4% | -11.8% | -18.2% | -21.9% | -19.4% | -16.7% | -3.7% | +0.0% | -16.0% | -16.0% | -30.8% | -20.0% | -14.3% |
Range$18M – $35M
CAGR-11.4%
Avg YoY Growth-12.5%
Median YoY Growth-15.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Illinois Tool Works's intangible amortization & impairment?
- Illinois Tool Works (ITW) reported intangible amortization & impairment of $18M in Q1 2026.
- How has Illinois Tool Works's intangible amortization & impairment changed year-over-year?
- Illinois Tool Works's intangible amortization & impairment decreased by 14.3% year-over-year, from $21M to $18M.
- What is the long-term trend for Illinois Tool Works's intangible amortization & impairment?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Illinois Tool Works's intangible amortization & impairment has grown at a -11.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $133M to $80M.
- What does intangible amortization & impairment mean?
- The accounting expense for the gradual loss of value or impairment of intangible assets.