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Intangible amortization
3M Intangible amortization increased by 69.2% to $176M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Intangible amortization shows an upward trend with a 33.3% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 3, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase often follows significant acquisitions or changes in tax depreciation schedules for intangibles.
Detailed definition
This represents the deferred tax asset resulting from the difference between the amortization of intangible assets for f...
Peer comparison
Common in companies with high levels of goodwill or acquired intellectual property.
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other_deferred_tax_asset_intangible_amortizationHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $99M | $104M | $176M |
| QoQ Change | — | +5.1% | +69.2% |
| YoY Change | — | +5.1% | +69.2% |
Range$99M – $176M
Avg YoY Growth+37.1%
Median YoY Growth+37.1%
Current Streak2+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 3M's intangible amortization?
- 3M (MMM) reported intangible amortization of $176M in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for 3M's intangible amortization?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), 3M's intangible amortization has grown at a 33.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $99M to $176M.
- What does intangible amortization mean?
- The tax benefit expected from the difference in how intangible assets are written off for accounting versus tax purposes.