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Intangible amortization

3M Intangible amortization increased by 69.2% to $176.00M 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 2025

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.

Metric ID: other_deferred_tax_asset_intangible_amortization

Historical Data

3 periods
 Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$99.00M$104.00M$176.00M
QoQ Change—+5.1%+69.2%
YoY Change—+5.1%+69.2%
Range$99.00M – $176.00M
Avg YoY Growth+37.1%
Median YoY Growth+37.1%
Current Streak2+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3M's intangible amortization?
3M (MMM) reported intangible amortization of $176.00M 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 $99.00M to $176.00M.
What does intangible amortization mean?
The tax benefit expected from the difference in how intangible assets are written off for accounting versus tax purposes.