Amortization expense
SS&C Technologies Amortization expense remained flat by 0.0% to $120.98M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.4%, from $120.55M to $120.98M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Amortization expense shows relatively stable performance with a -2.1% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase often follows significant acquisitions, while a decrease may signal that older intangible assets are becoming fully amortized.
Detailed definition
The systematic allocation of the cost of intangible assets, such as patents, trademarks, or customer relationships, over...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense for companies with significant intellectual property or acquired intangible assets.
cat_amortization_expenseHistorical Data
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $526.50M | $516.40M | $505.30M | $482.20M | $483.90M |
| YoY Change | — | -1.9% | -2.1% | -4.6% | +0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is SS&C Technologies's amortization expense?
- SS&C Technologies (SSNC) reported amortization expense of $120.98M in Q4 2025.
- How has SS&C Technologies's amortization expense changed year-over-year?
- SS&C Technologies's amortization expense increased by 0.4% year-over-year, from $120.55M to $120.98M.
- What is the long-term trend for SS&C Technologies's amortization expense?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), SS&C Technologies's amortization expense has grown at a -2.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $526.50M to $483.90M.
- What does amortization expense mean?
- The periodic cost recorded for the gradual expiration of intangible assets.