Finite-Lived Intangible Assets - Expected Amortization Expense (Year One)
Morgan Stanley Finite-Lived Intangible Assets - Expected Amortization Expense (Year One) decreased by 23.5% to $345.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Finite-Lived Intangible Assets - Expected Amortization Expense (Year One) shows a downward trend with a -24.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Higher projected amortization reduces future net income, reflecting the cost of past acquisitions or technology investments.
Detailed definition
This metric estimates the amortization expense expected to be recognized in the upcoming fiscal year for finite-lived in...
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Standard disclosure for companies with significant intangible assets; useful for modeling earnings per share.
finite_lived_intangible_assets_amortization_year_1Historical Data
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $600.00M | $451.00M | $345.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -24.8% | -23.5% |
| YoY Change | — | -24.8% | -23.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morgan Stanley's finite-lived intangible assets - expected amortization expense (year one)?
- Morgan Stanley (MS) reported finite-lived intangible assets - expected amortization expense (year one) of $345.00M in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's finite-lived intangible assets - expected amortization expense (year one)?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's finite-lived intangible assets - expected amortization expense (year one) has grown at a -24.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $600.00M to $345.00M.
- What does finite-lived intangible assets - expected amortization expense (year one) mean?
- The projected non-cash amortization expense for intangible assets for the next year.