Non-Current Assets

Software and Technology Licenses, Net

Medtronic Software and Technology Licenses, Net increased by 7.8% to $4.04B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.9%, from $4.25B to $4.04B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Software and Technology Licenses, Net shows an upward trend with a 10.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2026Feb 24, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests ongoing investment in technology and digital capabilities, which can drive long-term operational efficiency.

Detailed definition

This represents the capitalized cost of acquired software and technology licenses, net of accumulated amortization. It r...

Peer comparison

Increasingly important across the restaurant sector as companies invest in mobile apps, kiosks, and data analytics.

Metric ID: software_technology_licenses_net

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$2.44B$2.41B$2.50B$2.52B$3.01B$3.09B$3.12B$3.14B$3.96B$3.91B$3.96B$4.04B$4.05B$4.06B$4.01B$4.25B$3.58B$3.59B$3.75B$4.04B
QoQ Change-1.4%+3.7%+0.7%+19.5%+2.7%+1.2%+0.6%+26.0%-1.2%+1.3%+1.9%+0.3%+0.4%-1.3%+6.0%-15.7%+0.0%+4.5%+7.8%
YoY Change+23.1%+28.2%+25.0%+24.8%+31.6%+26.7%+26.8%+28.5%+2.2%+3.8%+1.2%+5.3%-11.4%-11.7%-6.5%-4.9%
Range$2.41B$4.25B
CAGR+11.2%
Avg YoY Growth+12.0%
Median YoY Growth+14.2%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Medtronic's software and technology licenses, net?
Medtronic (MDT) reported software and technology licenses, net of $4.04B in Q4 2025.
How has Medtronic's software and technology licenses, net changed year-over-year?
Medtronic's software and technology licenses, net decreased by 4.9% year-over-year, from $4.25B to $4.04B.
What is the long-term trend for Medtronic's software and technology licenses, net?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Medtronic's software and technology licenses, net has grown at a 10.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.44B to $3.58B.
What does software and technology licenses, net mean?
The net book value of the company's software and technology licenses.