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Amortization and write-off of acquired intangibles

Lumentum Holdings Inc. Amortization and write-off of acquired intangibles increased by 0.9% to $34.7M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 51.1%, from $71M to $34.7M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025Aug 19, 2025

How to read this metric

High levels often follow significant M&A activity, while sudden spikes may indicate impairment of previously acquired assets.

Detailed definition

This represents the non-cash expense related to the systematic reduction of the book value of intangible assets acquired...

Peer comparison

Common for companies that grow through frequent acquisitions.

Metric ID: operating_amortization_and_write_off_of_acquired_intangi_f6da58

Historical Data

13 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '23Q3 '24Q4 '24Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$21.43M$21.43M$21.43M$21.38M$21.38M$21.38M$21.38M$29M$53.4M$43.6M$71M$34.4M$34.7M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%-0.2%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+35.7%+84.1%-18.4%+62.8%-51.5%+0.9%
YoY Change-0.2%-0.2%-0.2%+35.7%+149.8%+50.3%+33.0%-21.1%-51.1%
Range$21.38M$71M
CAGR+17.4%
Avg YoY Growth+21.8%
Median YoY Growth-0.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lumentum Holdings Inc.'s amortization and write-off of acquired intangibles?
Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) reported amortization and write-off of acquired intangibles of $34.7M in Q4 2025.
How has Lumentum Holdings Inc.'s amortization and write-off of acquired intangibles changed year-over-year?
Lumentum Holdings Inc.'s amortization and write-off of acquired intangibles decreased by 51.1% year-over-year, from $71M to $34.7M.
What does amortization and write-off of acquired intangibles mean?
The non-cash cost of writing down the value of acquired intangible assets.