Operating Segments — Intangible Amortization
S&P Global Operating Segments — Intangible Amortization increased by 4.2% to $276.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.0%, from $268.00M to $276.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Operating Segments — Intangible Amortization shows an upward trend with a 82.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase in amortization expense typically reflects recent M&A activity or the integration of new business units, while a decrease may indicate that older acquired assets are becoming fully amortized. High levels of amortization relative to operating income can mask the underlying cash-generating capability of the business segments.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the periodic non-cash expense recognized for the systematic allocation of the cost of acquired in...
Peer comparison
This is a standard accounting line item for companies with significant acquisition history, often compared against peers in the financial data and information services sector to assess the impact of inorganic growth strategies on reported earnings.
spgi_segment_operating_segments_amortization_of_intangible_assetsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $22.00M | $21.00M | $22.00M | $111.00M | $267.00M | $267.00M | $260.00M | $262.00M | $261.00M | $260.00M | $259.00M | $264.00M | $266.00M | $271.00M | $276.00M | $268.00M | $270.00M | $266.00M | $265.00M | $276.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -4.5% | +4.8% | +404.5% | +140.5% | +0.0% | -2.6% | +0.8% | -0.4% | -0.4% | -0.4% | +1.9% | +0.8% | +1.9% | +1.8% | -2.9% | +0.7% | -1.5% | -0.4% | +4.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | >999% | >999% | >999% | +136.0% | -2.2% | -2.6% | -0.4% | +0.8% | +1.9% | +4.2% | +6.6% | +1.5% | +1.5% | -1.8% | -4.0% | +3.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is S&P Global's operating segments — intangible amortization?
- S&P Global (SPGI) reported operating segments — intangible amortization of $276.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has S&P Global's operating segments — intangible amortization changed year-over-year?
- S&P Global's operating segments — intangible amortization increased by 3.0% year-over-year, from $268.00M to $276.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for S&P Global's operating segments — intangible amortization?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), S&P Global's operating segments — intangible amortization has grown at a 82.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $96.00M to $1.07B.
- What does operating segments — intangible amortization mean?
- The annual non-cash cost recognized to account for the gradual expiration of value from acquired intangible assets.