What is KLA Corporation's indefinite- lived intangible impairment?

KLA Corporation (KLAC) reported indefinite- lived intangible impairment of $2.17B in Q1 2026.

How has KLA Corporation's indefinite- lived intangible impairment changed year-over-year?

KLA Corporation's indefinite- lived intangible impairment increased by 0.2% year-over-year, from $2.17B to $2.17B.

What is the long-term trend for KLA Corporation's indefinite- lived intangible impairment?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), KLA Corporation's indefinite- lived intangible impairment has grown at a 3.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.92B to $2.17B.

What does indefinite- lived intangible impairment mean?

The total value of non-goodwill intangible assets that have been written down due to a loss in value.

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Indefinite- lived intangible impairment

KLA Corporation Indefinite- lived intangible impairment decreased by 0.1% to $2.17B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.2%, from $2.17B to $2.17B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Indefinite- lived intangible impairment shows an upward trend with a 3.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionOther

CategoryProfitability

SignalLower is better

VolatilityVolatile

First reportedQ4 2018

Last reportedQ3 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in impairment charges signals a decline in the value of the company's intangible assets, potentially indicating poor acquisition outcomes or changing market conditions.

Detailed definition

This represents the gross value of indefinite-lived intangible assets, excluding goodwill, that have been subject to imp...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly based on M&A history; companies with frequent acquisitions often show higher volatility in this metric.

Metric ID: other_intangible_assets_gross_excluding_goodwill

Historical Data

20 periods

	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	Q2 '26	Q3 '26
Value	$1.92B	$1.95B	$1.95B	$2.16B	$2.16B	$2.16B	$2.16B	$2.16B	$2.16B	$2.16B	$2.16B	$2.16B	$2.16B	$2.16B	$2.16B	$2.17B	$2.17B	$2.17B	$2.17B	$2.17B
QoQ Change	—	+1.6%	+0.1%	+10.7%	+0.2%	-0.2%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.2%	+0.1%	+0.2%	+0.1%	-0.0%	-0.1%
YoY Change	—	—	—	—	+12.7%	+10.7%	+10.6%	-0.1%	-0.2%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.2%	+0.3%	+0.5%	+0.6%	+0.4%	+0.2%

Range$1.92B – $2.17B

CAGR+2.6%

Avg YoY Growth+2.2%

Median YoY Growth+0.2%

Current Streak2 quarters decline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KLA Corporation's indefinite- lived intangible impairment?: KLA Corporation (KLAC) reported indefinite- lived intangible impairment of $2.17B in Q1 2026.
How has KLA Corporation's indefinite- lived intangible impairment changed year-over-year?: KLA Corporation's indefinite- lived intangible impairment increased by 0.2% year-over-year, from $2.17B to $2.17B.
What is the long-term trend for KLA Corporation's indefinite- lived intangible impairment?: Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), KLA Corporation's indefinite- lived intangible impairment has grown at a 3.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.92B to $2.17B.
What does indefinite- lived intangible impairment mean?: The total value of non-goodwill intangible assets that have been written down due to a loss in value.