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Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Schlumberger Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets decreased by 24.7% to $64.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 25.5%, from $51.00M to $64.00M.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2024
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026
How to read this metric
High spending suggests a focus on innovation and strengthening intellectual property, which is vital for tech-heavy companies.
Detailed definition
Represents cash outflows for the acquisition of non-physical assets such as patents, software licenses, or brand rights....
Peer comparison
Common in technology and pharmaceutical sectors where IP is a primary driver of value.
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other_payments_to_acquire_intangible_assetsHistorical Data
7 periods
| Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $29.00M | $62.00M | $50.00M | $51.00M | $32.00M | $85.00M | $64.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +113.8% | -19.4% | +2.0% | -37.3% | +165.6% | -24.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +75.9% | -48.4% | +70.0% | +25.5% |
Range$29.00M – $85.00M
CAGR+69.5%
Avg YoY Growth+30.7%
Median YoY Growth+47.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Schlumberger 's payments to acquire intangible assets?
- Schlumberger (SLB) reported payments to acquire intangible assets of $64.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Schlumberger 's payments to acquire intangible assets changed year-over-year?
- Schlumberger 's payments to acquire intangible assets increased by 25.5% year-over-year, from $51.00M to $64.00M.
- What does payments to acquire intangible assets mean?
- Cash spent on acquiring non-physical assets like patents or software.