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Gross Carrying Amount

Semtech Gross Carrying Amount increased by 8.2% to $256.50M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 17.3%, from $218.63M to $256.50M. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Gross Carrying Amount shows an upward trend with a 51.9% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ1 2027May 27, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher values indicate significant investment in intellectual property or acquisitions, while stability suggests a consistent asset base.

Detailed definition

The total historical cost of intangible assets with a defined useful life, such as patents, customer relationships, or s...

Peer comparison

Standard across capital-intensive industries; peers with high M&A activity typically show larger balances.

Metric ID: other_finite_lived_intangible_assets_gross

Historical Data

21 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26Q1 '27
Value$29.30M$29.30M$26.30M$26.30M$26.30M$26.30M$22.30M$237.08M$236.50M$216.26M$215.31M$216.26M$215.74M$216.21M$216.66M$217.08M$218.63M$224.53M$225.01M$237.08M$256.50M
QoQ Change+0.0%-10.2%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-15.2%+963.1%-0.2%-8.6%-0.4%+0.4%-0.2%+0.2%+0.2%+0.2%+0.7%+2.7%+0.2%+5.4%+8.2%
YoY Change-10.2%-10.2%-15.2%+801.4%+799.2%+722.3%+865.5%-8.8%-8.8%-0.0%+0.6%+0.4%+1.3%+3.8%+3.9%+9.2%+17.3%
Range$22.30M$256.50M
CAGR+54.3%
Avg YoY Growth+186.6%
Median YoY Growth+1.3%
Current Streak8 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Semtech's gross carrying amount?
Semtech (SMTC) reported gross carrying amount of $256.50M in Q1 2026.
How has Semtech's gross carrying amount changed year-over-year?
Semtech's gross carrying amount increased by 17.3% year-over-year, from $218.63M to $256.50M.
What is the long-term trend for Semtech's gross carrying amount?
Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), Semtech's gross carrying amount has grown at a 51.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $29.30M to $237.08M.
What does gross carrying amount mean?
The total original cost of intangible assets that have a limited lifespan.