Amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets
Morgan Stanley Amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets 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), Amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets shows a downward trend with a -7.2% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Higher levels often follow significant acquisitions, while lower levels suggest a lack of recent intangible asset investment or full amortization of existing assets.
Detailed definition
Amortization is the process of expensing the cost of an intangible asset, such as acquired customer lists or software, o...
Peer comparison
Standard for companies that grow through M&A; peers report this to show the impact of purchase accounting.
operating_amortization_of_intangible_assetsHistorical Data
| 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% |
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 amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets?
- Morgan Stanley (MS) reported amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets of $113.50M in Q4 2025.
- How has Morgan Stanley's amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets changed year-over-year?
- Morgan Stanley's amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets decreased by 24.6% year-over-year, from $150.50M to $113.50M.
- What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets has grown at a -7.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $612.00M to $454.00M.
- What does amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets mean?
- The non-cash expense of spreading the cost of intangible assets over time.