Indefinite lived intangible assets
3M Indefinite lived intangible assets remained flat by 0.0% to $579M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $579M to $579M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Indefinite lived intangible assets shows a downward trend with a -2.5% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A stable or increasing value suggests strong brand equity and market positioning, while a decrease may signal impairment or brand devaluation.
Detailed definition
This represents the carrying value of intangible assets, such as specific brand names or trademarks, that are expected t...
Peer comparison
Common among large consumer and industrial conglomerates with long-standing, recognizable brand portfolios.
other_indefinite_lived_trade_namesHistorical Data
| Q3 '21 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $655M | $653M | $651M | $648M | $644M | $617M | $617M | $617M | $605M | $580M | $606M | $580M | $579M | $579M | $579M | $579M | $579M | $579M | $579M |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.3% | -0.3% | -0.5% | -0.6% | -4.2% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -1.9% | -4.1% | +4.5% | -4.3% | -0.2% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -1.7% | -5.5% | -5.2% | -4.8% | -6.1% | -6.0% | -1.8% | -6.0% | -4.3% | -0.2% | -4.5% | -0.2% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 3M's indefinite lived intangible assets?
- 3M (MMM) reported indefinite lived intangible assets of $579M in Q1 2026.
- How has 3M's indefinite lived intangible assets changed year-over-year?
- 3M's indefinite lived intangible assets decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $579M to $579M.
- What is the long-term trend for 3M's indefinite lived intangible assets?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), 3M's indefinite lived intangible assets has grown at a -2.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $658M to $579M.
- What does indefinite lived intangible assets mean?
- The value of brand names or trademarks that are not expected to expire.