What is Marvell Technology, Inc.'s amortization expense?

Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL) reported amortization expense of $223.60M in Q4 2025.

How has Marvell Technology, Inc.'s amortization expense changed year-over-year?

Marvell Technology, Inc.'s amortization expense decreased by 33.1% year-over-year, from $334.20M to $223.60M.

What is the long-term trend for Marvell Technology, Inc.'s amortization expense?

Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Marvell Technology, Inc.'s amortization expense has grown at a 2.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $849.80M to $942.00M.

What does amortization expense mean?

The periodic cost recorded for the gradual expiration of intangible assets.

Operating Expenses

Amortization expense

Marvell Technology, Inc. Amortization expense decreased by 2.4% to $223.60M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 33.1%, from $334.20M to $223.60M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), Amortization expense shows an upward trend with a 2.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement

SectionOperating Expenses

CategoryEfficiency

SignalLower is better

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ3 2020

Last reportedQ4 2026Mar 11, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase often follows significant acquisitions, while a decrease may signal that older intangible assets are becoming fully amortized.

Detailed definition

The systematic allocation of the cost of intangible assets, such as patents, trademarks, or customer relationships, over...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense for companies with significant intellectual property or acquired intangible assets.

Metric ID: cat_amortization_expense

Historical Data

20 periods

	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	Q2 '26	Q3 '26	Q4 '26
Value	$128.60M	$276.70M	$279.30M	$165.20M	$272.50M	$271.80M	$269.90M	$275.80M	$270.00M	$271.80M	$269.80M	$292.40M	$264.90M	$275.70M	$264.90M	$334.20M	$245.70M	$243.70M	$229.00M	$223.60M
QoQ Change	—	+115.2%	+0.9%	-40.9%	+65.0%	-0.3%	-0.7%	+2.2%	-2.1%	+0.7%	-0.7%	+8.4%	-9.4%	+4.1%	-3.9%	+26.2%	-26.5%	-0.8%	-6.0%	-2.4%
YoY Change	—	—	—	—	+111.9%	-1.8%	-3.4%	+66.9%	-0.9%	+0.0%	-0.0%	+6.0%	-1.9%	+1.4%	-1.8%	+14.3%	-7.2%	-11.6%	-13.6%	-33.1%

Range$128.60M – $334.20M

CAGR+12.4%

Avg YoY Growth+7.8%

Median YoY Growth-1.3%

Current Streak4 quarters decline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marvell Technology, Inc.'s amortization expense?: Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL) reported amortization expense of $223.60M in Q4 2025.
How has Marvell Technology, Inc.'s amortization expense changed year-over-year?: Marvell Technology, Inc.'s amortization expense decreased by 33.1% year-over-year, from $334.20M to $223.60M.
What is the long-term trend for Marvell Technology, Inc.'s amortization expense?: Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Marvell Technology, Inc.'s amortization expense has grown at a 2.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $849.80M to $942.00M.
What does amortization expense mean?: The periodic cost recorded for the gradual expiration of intangible assets.