Operating
Intangible Amortization
Morgan Stanley Intangible Amortization remained flat by 0.0% to $113.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 24.6%, from $150.50M to $113.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Intangible Amortization shows a downward trend with a -7.2% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase often follows a period of aggressive M&A activity, reflecting the cost of integrating acquired intellectual property.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the systematic write-down of the value of acquired intangible assets, such as patents, trademarks, an...
Peer comparison
Common in companies with high M&A activity; peers in the medical device sector typically show consistent levels.
Metric ID:
amortization_of_intangiblesHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $612.00M | $610.00M | $601.00M | $602.00M | $454.00M |
| YoY Change | — | -0.3% | -1.5% | +0.2% | -24.6% |
Range$454.00M – $612.00M
CAGR-7.2%
Avg YoY Growth-6.6%
Median YoY Growth-0.9%
Business Segments
| Segment | FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Wealth Management Group | $495.00M | $483.00M | $481.00M | $479.00M | $334.00M |
| Asset Management | $94.00M | $111.00M | $110.00M | $113.00M | $113.00M |
| Institutional Securities | $23.00M | $16.00M | $10.00M | $10.00M | $7.00M |
| Total | $612.00M | $610.00M | $601.00M | $602.00M | $454.00M |
All segment values are derived from annual filings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morgan Stanley's intangible amortization?
- Morgan Stanley (MS) reported intangible amortization of $113.50M in Q4 2025.
- How has Morgan Stanley's intangible amortization changed year-over-year?
- Morgan Stanley's intangible amortization decreased by 24.6% year-over-year, from $150.50M to $113.50M.
- What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's intangible amortization?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's intangible amortization has grown at a -7.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $612.00M to $454.00M.
- What does intangible amortization mean?
- The non-cash expense related to the gradual reduction in value of acquired intangible assets.