Discontinued — last reported Q1 '19
Amortization expense
Stryker Amortization expense remained flat by 0.0% to $183.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 17.5%, from $155.75M to $183.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Amortization expense shows an upward trend with a 7.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase typically follows major acquisitions, while a steady decline indicates the aging of the intangible asset portfolio.
Detailed definition
The systematic allocation of the cost of intangible assets, such as acquired customer lists or brand value, over their e...
Peer comparison
Common in companies with a history of M&A; peers with similar acquisition profiles will show comparable trends.
is_cat_amortization_expenseHistorical Data
| FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $635.00M | $623.00M | $732.00M |
| YoY Change | — | -1.9% | +17.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stryker's amortization expense?
- Stryker (SYK) reported amortization expense of $183.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Stryker's amortization expense changed year-over-year?
- Stryker's amortization expense increased by 17.5% year-over-year, from $155.75M to $183.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Stryker's amortization expense?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Stryker's amortization expense has grown at a 7.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $635.00M to $732.00M.
- What does amortization expense mean?
- The periodic non-cash expense for writing down the value of intangible assets.