Cost of Revenue
Amortization of acquired technology
Willis Towers Watson Amortization of acquired technology remained flat by 0.0% to $48M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $48M to $48M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Amortization of acquired technology shows a downward trend with a -14.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionCost of Revenue
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher amortization costs may indicate significant past acquisition activity, while lower costs suggest a maturing asset base.
Detailed definition
The periodic expense recognized for the amortization of intangible assets directly associated with the production or del...
Peer comparison
Common in service-based and technology-heavy industries that grow through acquisitions.
Metric ID:
cost_of_revenue_cost_of_goods_and_services_sold_amortizationHistorical Data
19 periods
| 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 | $85M | $83M | $85M | $83M | $71M | $73M | $71M | $70M | $62M | $60M | $60M | $60M | $56M | $50M | $48M | $49M | $47M | $48M | $48M |
| QoQ Change | — | -2.4% | +2.4% | -2.4% | -14.5% | +2.8% | -2.7% | -1.4% | -11.4% | -3.2% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -6.7% | -10.7% | -4.0% | +2.1% | -4.1% | +2.1% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -16.5% | -12.0% | -16.5% | -15.7% | -12.7% | -17.8% | -15.5% | -14.3% | -9.7% | -16.7% | -20.0% | -18.3% | -16.1% | -4.0% | +0.0% |
Range$47M – $85M
CAGR-11.9%
Avg YoY Growth-13.7%
Median YoY Growth-15.7%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Willis Towers Watson's amortization of acquired technology?
- Willis Towers Watson (WTW) reported amortization of acquired technology of $48M in Q1 2026.
- How has Willis Towers Watson's amortization of acquired technology changed year-over-year?
- Willis Towers Watson's amortization of acquired technology decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $48M to $48M.
- What is the long-term trend for Willis Towers Watson's amortization of acquired technology?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Willis Towers Watson's amortization of acquired technology has grown at a -14.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $312M to $192M.
- What does amortization of acquired technology mean?
- The cost of using up acquired intangible assets that help generate revenue.