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Non-Current Assets

Intangibles (Net)

UnitedHealth Group Intangibles (Net) decreased by 1.9% to $20.09B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 12.4%, from $22.95B to $20.09B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Intangibles (Net) shows an upward trend with a 13.5% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase typically indicates recent M&A activity, while a decrease suggests amortization or potential impairment charges.

Detailed definition

Represents the net book value of acquired non-physical assets, such as goodwill, customer relationships, and brand names...

Peer comparison

High in companies with aggressive acquisition strategies; low in organic-growth-focused firms.

Metric ID: intangible_assets_net

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$10.81B$10.44B$10.04B$9.92B$11.29B$10.79B$14.4B$2.14B$1.8B$1.8B$15.19B$15.54B$14.73B$23.59B$23.27B$22.95B$22.51B$864M$20.47B$20.09B
QoQ Change-3.4%-3.8%-1.3%+13.8%-4.4%+33.5%-85.1%-16.2%+0.3%+744.1%+2.3%-5.2%+60.2%-1.4%-1.4%-1.9%-96.2%>999%-1.9%
YoY Change+4.4%+3.3%+43.4%-78.4%-84.1%-83.3%+5.5%+626.0%+720.6%>999%+53.1%+47.6%+52.8%-96.3%-12.0%-12.4%
Range$864M$23.59B
CAGR+13.9%
Avg YoY Growth+150.1%
Median YoY Growth+5.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UnitedHealth Group's intangibles (net)?
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported intangibles (net) of $20.09B in Q1 2026.
How has UnitedHealth Group's intangibles (net) changed year-over-year?
UnitedHealth Group's intangibles (net) decreased by 12.4% year-over-year, from $22.95B to $20.09B.
What is the long-term trend for UnitedHealth Group's intangibles (net)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), UnitedHealth Group's intangibles (net) has grown at a 13.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $10.86B to $20.47B.
What does intangibles (net) mean?
The value of non-physical assets like brand names and customer lists acquired through business purchases.