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Indefinite- lived intangible impairment

ServiceNow Indefinite- lived intangible impairment increased by 25.5% to $2.14B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 198.2%, from $719.00M to $2.14B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Indefinite- lived intangible impairment shows an upward trend with a 42.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ3 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in impairment charges signals a decline in the value of the company's intangible assets, potentially indicating poor acquisition outcomes or changing market conditions.

Detailed definition

This represents the gross value of indefinite-lived intangible assets, excluding goodwill, that have been subject to imp...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly based on M&A history; companies with frequent acquisitions often show higher volatility in this metric.

Metric ID: other_intangible_assets_gross_excluding_goodwill

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$480.00M$491.00M$498.00M$497.00M$504.00M$498.00M$521.00M$523.00M$519.00M$590.00M$599.00M$622.00M$641.00M$659.00M$675.00M$719.00M$834.00M$939.00M$1.71B$2.14B
QoQ Change+2.3%+1.4%-0.2%+1.4%-1.2%+4.6%+0.4%-0.8%+13.7%+1.5%+3.8%+3.1%+2.8%+2.4%+6.5%+16.0%+12.6%+82.0%+25.5%
YoY Change+5.0%+1.4%+4.6%+5.2%+3.0%+18.5%+15.0%+18.9%+23.5%+11.7%+12.7%+15.6%+30.1%+42.5%+153.2%+198.2%
Range$480.00M$2.14B
CAGR+37.0%
Avg YoY Growth+34.9%
Median YoY Growth+15.3%
Current Streak11 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ServiceNow's indefinite- lived intangible impairment?
ServiceNow (NOW) reported indefinite- lived intangible impairment of $2.14B in Q1 2026.
How has ServiceNow's indefinite- lived intangible impairment changed year-over-year?
ServiceNow's indefinite- lived intangible impairment increased by 198.2% year-over-year, from $719.00M to $2.14B.
What is the long-term trend for ServiceNow's indefinite- lived intangible impairment?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), ServiceNow's indefinite- lived intangible impairment has grown at a 42.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $294.00M to $1.71B.
What does indefinite- lived intangible impairment mean?
The total value of non-goodwill intangible assets that have been written down due to a loss in value.