Operating
Depreciation
Thermo Fisher Scientific Depreciation increased by 10.9% to $306.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher depreciation relative to capital expenditures may suggest aging assets, while lower levels relative to revenue may indicate high asset efficiency.
Detailed definition
Depreciation is a non-cash accounting charge that allocates the cost of tangible assets over their useful lives. It refl...
Peer comparison
Standardized for capital-intensive industries; peers in manufacturing typically show significant depreciation expenses.
Metric ID:
operating_depreciationHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $276.00M | $306.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +10.9% |
| YoY Change | — | +10.9% |
Range$276.00M – $306.00M
Avg YoY Growth+10.9%
Median YoY Growth+10.9%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Products and Biopharma Services | — | — | — | — | — | — | $115.00M | $186.00M |
| Life Sciences Solutions | $55.00M | $55.00M | $55.00M | $55.00M | $58.00M | $59.00M | $62.00M | $70.00M |
| Analytical Instruments | $23.25M | $23.25M | $23.25M | $23.25M | $25.00M | $24.00M | $26.00M | $26.00M |
| Specialty Diagnostics | $21.50M | $21.50M | $21.50M | $21.50M | $29.00M | $22.00M | $23.00M | $24.00M |
| Laboratory Productsand Services | $167.25M | $167.25M | $167.25M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | — | — | — | — | — | $276.00M | — | $306.00M |
Laboratory Productsand Services is derived from annual filings.
Laboratory Productsand Services was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thermo Fisher Scientific's depreciation?
- Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) reported depreciation of $306.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does depreciation mean?
- The systematic reduction in the recorded value of physical assets over time.