Revenue swings from -37.4% to +34.5% quarterly reflect ASC 606 catch-up payments, yet gross margins remain resilient at 79.2% in 2026Q2, with operating leverage amplifying EPS volatility from $1.20 to $5.35 per share.
InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) annual income statement — 30-year revenue, gross profit & net income history
| Metric | TTM | Dec'25 | Dec'24 | Dec'23 | Dec'22 | Dec'21 | Dec'20 | Dec'19 | Dec'18 | Dec'17 | Dec'16 | Dec'15 | Dec'14 | Dec'13 | Dec'12 | Dec'11 | Dec'10 | Dec'09 | Dec'08 | Dec'07 | Dec'06 | Dec'05 | Dec'04 | Dec'03 | Dec'02 | Dec'01 | Dec'00 | Dec'99 | Dec'98 | Dec'97 | Dec'96 |
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| Sales/Revenue | 788.5M | 834.01M | 868.52M | 549.59M | 457.79M | 425.41M | 358.99M | 318.92M | 307.4M | 532.94M | 665.85M | 441.44M | 415.82M | 325.36M | 663.06M | 301.74M | 394.55M | 297.4M | 228.47M | 234.23M | 480.47M | 163.13M | 103.69M | 114.57M | 87.89M | 52.56M | 56.88M | 70.67M | 99.22M | 49.84M | 53.7M |
| Revenue Growth % | -11.66% | -3.97% | 58.03% | 20.05% | 7.61% | 18.5% | 12.56% | 3.75% | -42.32% | -19.96% | 50.84% | 6.16% | 27.8% | -50.93% | 119.74% | -23.52% | 32.66% | 30.17% | -2.46% | -51.25% | 194.54% | 57.33% | -9.5% | 30.35% | 67.22% | -7.59% | -19.51% | -28.78% | 99.09% | -7.2% | -36.82% |
| Cost of Goods Sold | 168.28M | 164.34M | 169.24M | 79.4M | 71.42M | 64.63M | 170.18M | 154.94M | 124.08M | 102.65M | 103.36M | 120.4M | 133.81M | 143.04M | 126.28M | 71.74M | 58.91M | 56.13M | 63.49M | 67.59M | 51.06M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.54M | 1.08M | 12.95M | 37.06M | 23.7M |
| COGS % of Revenue | - | 19.7% | 19.49% | 14.45% | 15.6% | 15.19% | 47.4% | 48.58% | 40.36% | 19.26% | 15.52% | 27.27% | 32.18% | 43.96% | 19.05% | 23.77% | 14.93% | 18.87% | 27.79% | 28.85% | 10.63% | - | - | - | - | - | -2.71% | 1.53% | 13.05% | 74.36% | 44.13% |
| Gross Profit | 620.21M | 669.67M | 699.28M | 470.19M | 386.38M | 360.78M | 188.81M | 163.98M | 183.32M | 430.29M | 562.49M | 321.03M | 282.01M | 182.32M | 536.78M | 230.01M | 335.64M | 241.28M | 164.98M | 166.65M | 429.41M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.42M | 69.59M | 86.27M | 12.78M | 30M |
| Gross Margin % | 78.66% | 80.3% | 80.51% | 85.55% | 84.4% | 84.81% | 52.6% | 51.42% | 59.64% | 80.74% | 84.48% | 72.73% | 67.82% | 56.04% | 80.95% | 76.23% | 85.07% | 81.13% | 72.21% | 71.15% | 89.37% | - | - | - | - | - | 102.71% | 98.47% | 86.95% | 25.64% | 55.87% |
| Gross Profit Growth % | - | -4.23% | 48.72% | 21.69% | 7.09% | 91.08% | 15.14% | -10.55% | -57.4% | -23.5% | 75.21% | 13.84% | 54.68% | -66.03% | 133.38% | -31.47% | 39.11% | 46.25% | -1% | -61.19% | - | - | - | - | - | -100% | -16.05% | -19.34% | 575.22% | -57.41% | -55.88% |
| Operating Expenses | 275.12M | 208.82M | 259.76M | 248.58M | 235.86M | 289.58M | 133.65M | 126.15M | 120.73M | 128.79M | 125.19M | 112.48M | 113.05M | 97.57M | 117.75M | 95.25M | 99.77M | 127.39M | 128.44M | 143.59M | 92.99M | 146.04M | 109.98M | 85.03M | 78.66M | 73.06M | 55.17M | 41.98M | 42.24M | 48.67M | 41.1M |
| OpEx % of Revenue | - | 25.04% | 29.91% | 45.23% | 51.52% | 68.07% | 37.23% | 39.55% | 39.27% | 24.17% | 18.8% | 25.48% | 27.19% | 29.99% | 17.76% | 31.57% | 25.29% | 42.83% | 56.22% | 61.3% | 19.35% | 89.53% | 106.07% | 74.22% | 89.49% | 138.99% | 97% | 59.41% | 42.57% | 97.66% | 76.54% |
| Selling, General & Admin | 81.93M | 68.09M | 62.86M | 53.29M | 47.38M | 61.22M | 49M | 51.29M | 51.03M | 53.07M | 52.07M | 39.78M | 37.75M | 31.3M | 37.35M | 31.49M | 28.3M | 24.78M | 33.45M | 32.04M | 27.56M | 82.94M | 58.76M | 39.1M | 31.97M | 28.55M | 22.42M | 16.7M | 20.44M | 19.57M | 37.4M |
| SG&A % of Revenue | - | 8.16% | 7.24% | 9.7% | 10.35% | 14.39% | 13.65% | 16.08% | 16.6% | 9.96% | 7.82% | 9.01% | 9.08% | 9.62% | 5.63% | 10.43% | 7.17% | 8.33% | 14.64% | 13.68% | 5.74% | 50.85% | 56.67% | 34.12% | 36.37% | 54.33% | 39.42% | 23.64% | 20.6% | 39.26% | 69.65% |
| Research & Development | 222.57M | 211.43M | 196.9M | 195.28M | 185.2M | 200.48M | 84.65M | 74.86M | 69.7M | 75.72M | 73.12M | 72.7M | 75.3M | 64.73M | 67.86M | 63.76M | 71.46M | 64.01M | 98.93M | 87.14M | 65.43M | 63.09M | 51.22M | 45.94M | 46.69M | 44.5M | 26.01M | 20.48M | 17.17M | 24.25M | 0 |
| R&D % of Revenue | - | 25.35% | 22.67% | 35.53% | 40.46% | 47.13% | 23.58% | 23.47% | 22.67% | 14.21% | 10.98% | 16.47% | 18.11% | 19.89% | 10.23% | 21.13% | 18.11% | 21.52% | 43.3% | 37.2% | 13.62% | 38.68% | 49.4% | 40.09% | 53.12% | 84.66% | 45.73% | 28.98% | 17.3% | 48.66% | - |
| Other Operating Expenses | -2M | -70.7M | 0 | 0 | 3.28M | 27.88M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.54M | 12.54M | 0 | 0 | 38.6M | -3.94M | 24.41M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.74M | 4.8M | 4.63M | 4.86M | 3.7M |
| Operating Income | 345.09M | 460.85M | 439.51M | 221.62M | 150.52M | 71.21M | 55.17M | 37.84M | 62.59M | 301.5M | 437.31M | 208.55M | 168.96M | 84.76M | 419.03M | 134.76M | 235.87M | 113.89M | 36.53M | 23.05M | 336.42M | 17.09M | -6.29M | 29.54M | 9.24M | -20.49M | 3.24M | 27.61M | 44.03M | -35.89M | -11.1M |
| Operating Margin % | 43.77% | 55.26% | 50.6% | 40.32% | 32.88% | 16.74% | 15.37% | 11.86% | 20.36% | 56.57% | 65.68% | 47.24% | 40.63% | 26.05% | 63.2% | 44.66% | 59.78% | 38.29% | 15.99% | 9.84% | 70.02% | 10.47% | -6.07% | 25.78% | 10.51% | -38.99% | 5.7% | 39.06% | 44.38% | -72.02% | -20.67% |
| Operating Income Growth % | - | 4.86% | 98.32% | 47.24% | 111.38% | 29.07% | 45.81% | -39.56% | -79.24% | -31.06% | 109.69% | 23.43% | 99.35% | -79.77% | 210.95% | -42.87% | 107.11% | 211.74% | 58.47% | -93.15% | 1868.84% | 371.57% | -121.3% | 219.71% | 145.09% | -731.91% | -88.25% | -37.31% | 222.68% | -223.36% | -129.06% |
| EBITDA | 422.91M | 537.65M | 509.43M | 299.41M | 229.09M | 149.4M | 136.21M | 114.93M | 128.7M | 358.55M | 490.06M | 256.34M | 211.21M | 118.14M | 445.28M | 158.56M | 258M | 136.76M | 65.38M | 45.04M | 351.04M | 28.51M | 3.42M | 39.28M | 18.51M | -11.15M | 9.98M | 32.4M | 48.66M | -31.04M | -7.4M |
| EBITDA Margin % | 53.63% | 64.47% | 58.65% | 54.48% | 50.04% | 35.12% | 37.94% | 36.04% | 41.87% | 67.28% | 73.6% | 58.07% | 50.79% | 36.31% | 67.15% | 52.55% | 65.39% | 45.99% | 28.62% | 19.23% | 73.06% | 17.48% | 3.29% | 34.28% | 21.06% | -21.22% | 17.55% | 45.85% | 49.05% | -62.28% | -13.78% |
| EBITDA Growth % | -30.91% | 5.54% | 70.14% | 30.7% | 53.34% | 9.68% | 18.52% | -10.7% | -64.1% | -26.84% | 91.17% | 21.37% | 78.77% | -73.47% | 180.82% | -38.54% | 88.65% | 109.17% | 45.16% | -87.17% | 1131.36% | 734.79% | -91.31% | 112.21% | 265.92% | -211.75% | -69.19% | -33.41% | 256.79% | -319.43% | -118.55% |
| D&A (Non-Cash Add-back) | 77.81M | 76.8M | 69.91M | 77.79M | 78.57M | 78.19M | 81.04M | 77.09M | 66.11M | 57.05M | 52.75M | 47.79M | 42.25M | 33.38M | 26.25M | 23.8M | 22.13M | 22.87M | 28.85M | 21.99M | 14.62M | 11.42M | 9.71M | 9.73M | 9.27M | 9.34M | 6.74M | 4.8M | 4.63M | 4.86M | 3.7M |
| EBIT | 374.83M | 509.39M | 474.84M | 279.43M | 147.06M | 82.78M | 72.09M | 66.9M | 68.01M | 310.24M | 443.4M | 211.43M | 169.61M | 76.99M | 423.55M | 135.51M | 235.87M | 113M | 32.59M | 23.05M | 336.42M | 17.09M | -6.29M | 29.54M | 9.24M | -20.49M | 3.24M | 27.61M | 44.03M | -35.89M | -11.1M |
| Net Interest Income | 6.98M | 63K | -5.03M | 1.81M | -15.04M | -23.54M | -35.14M | -27.5M | -21.37M | -9.36M | -17.38M | -26.56M | -14.69M | -1.18M | -10.18M | -8.3M | 2.57M | -300K | 3.43M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interest Income | 45.18M | 40.02M | 40.4M | 46.63M | 14.45M | 1.69M | 5.66M | 13.46M | 14.59M | 8.49M | 3.75M | 3.86M | 1.4M | 14.3M | 4.74M | 2.6M | 2.57M | 0 | 5.23M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interest Expense | 38.2M | 39.96M | 45.42M | 44.82M | 29.5M | 25.23M | 40.8M | 40.95M | 35.96M | 17.84M | 21.13M | 30.42M | 16.08M | 15.47M | 14.92M | 10.9M | 0 | 300K | 1.8M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Income/Expense | 4.26M | 8.58M | -10.1M | 12.99M | -32.95M | -13.65M | -23.88M | -11.89M | -30.54M | -9.11M | -15.04M | -27.53M | -15.43M | -23.24M | -10.4M | -10.15M | 2.57M | -1.19M | 3.43M | 8.95M | 13.2M | 3.16M | 1.74M | 12.19M | 2.02M | 4.63M | 6.06M | 2.35M | 2.19M | 1.66M | 3.1M |
| Pretax Income | 349.35M | 469.43M | 429.42M | 234.61M | 117.56M | 57.56M | 31.29M | 25.94M | 32.06M | 292.39M | 422.27M | 181.01M | 153.53M | 61.52M | 408.63M | 124.61M | 238.45M | 112.7M | 39.96M | 32M | 349.61M | 20.25M | -4.55M | 41.73M | 11.26M | -15.87M | 9.3M | 29.95M | 46.23M | -34.23M | -8M |
| Pretax Margin % | 44.31% | 56.29% | 49.44% | 42.69% | 25.68% | 13.53% | 8.72% | 8.13% | 10.43% | 54.86% | 63.42% | 41.01% | 36.92% | 18.91% | 61.63% | 41.3% | 60.44% | 37.9% | 17.49% | 13.66% | 72.77% | 12.41% | -4.39% | 36.43% | 12.81% | -30.19% | 16.35% | 42.38% | 46.59% | -68.69% | -14.9% |
| Income Tax | 47.18M | 62.79M | 70.8M | 23.56M | 25.5M | 15.37M | -6.65M | 10.99M | -27.42M | 121.68M | 116.79M | 64.62M | 52.11M | 25.84M | 136.83M | 35.14M | 84.83M | 25.45M | 13.76M | 12M | 124.39M | -34.43M | -4.7M | 7.27M | 8.75M | 3.42M | 3.61M | 3.25M | 9.26M | 34K | 3.6M |
| Effective Tax Rate % | 13.5% | 13.38% | 16.49% | 10.04% | 21.69% | 26.7% | -21.24% | 42.37% | -85.52% | 41.61% | 27.66% | 35.7% | 33.94% | 42% | 33.48% | 28.2% | 35.58% | 22.58% | 34.42% | 37.49% | 35.58% | -170.04% | 103.41% | 17.42% | 77.7% | -21.54% | 38.79% | 10.84% | 20.03% | -0.1% | -45% |
| Net Income | 302.18M | 406.64M | 358.61M | 214.07M | 93.69M | 55.3M | 44.8M | 20.93M | 65.03M | 176.22M | 309M | 119.22M | 104.34M | 38.16M | 271.8M | 89.47M | 153.62M | 87.26M | 26.21M | 20M | 225.22M | 54.69M | 155K | 34.47M | 2.51M | -19.28M | -48.18M | 26.71M | 37M | -34.3M | -11.6M |
| Net Margin % | 38.32% | 48.76% | 41.29% | 38.95% | 20.47% | 13% | 12.48% | 6.56% | 21.15% | 33.07% | 46.41% | 27.01% | 25.09% | 11.73% | 40.99% | 29.65% | 38.93% | 29.34% | 11.47% | 8.54% | 46.88% | 33.52% | 0.15% | 30.08% | 2.86% | -36.69% | -84.71% | 37.79% | 37.29% | -68.83% | -21.6% |
| Net Income Growth % | -34.8% | 13.39% | 67.52% | 128.48% | 69.44% | 23.42% | 114.07% | -67.82% | -63.1% | -42.97% | 159.17% | 14.26% | 173.4% | -85.96% | 203.8% | -41.76% | 76.05% | 232.95% | 31.01% | -91.12% | 311.85% | 35180.65% | -99.55% | 1272.56% | 113.02% | 59.98% | -280.42% | -27.82% | 207.87% | -195.69% | -133.53% |
| Net Income (Continuing) | 302.18M | 406.64M | 358.61M | 211.05M | 92.06M | 42.19M | 37.94M | 14.95M | 59.48M | 170.71M | 305.48M | 116.39M | 101.42M | 35.68M | 271.8M | 89.47M | 153.62M | 87.26M | 26.21M | 20M | 225.22M | 54.69M | 155K | 34.47M | 2.51M | -19.28M | 5.69M | 26.71M | 36.97M | -34.27M | -11.6M |
| Discontinued Operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.62M | 7.68M | 23.2M | 24.72M | 10.99M | 17.88M | 14.66M | 11.38M | 7.35M | 5.17M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EPS (Diluted) | 8.82 | 11.80 | 12.07 | 7.62 | 3.07 | 1.77 | 1.44 | 0.66 | 1.81 | 4.87 | 8.78 | 3.27 | 2.62 | 0.92 | 6.26 | 1.94 | 3.48 | 1.95 | 0.57 | 0.40 | 4.04 | 0.96 | 0.00 | 0.58 | 0.04 | -0.36 | -0.84 | 0.52 | 0.75 | -0.71 | -0.24 |
| EPS Growth % | -38.2% | -2.24% | 58.4% | 148.21% | 73.45% | 22.92% | 118.18% | -63.54% | -62.83% | -44.53% | 168.5% | 24.81% | 184.78% | -85.3% | 222.68% | -44.25% | 78.46% | 242.11% | 42.5% | -90.1% | 320.83% | - | -99.55% | 1350% | 111.11% | 57.14% | -261.54% | -30.67% | 205.63% | -195.83% | -132.43% |
| EPS (Basic) | - | 15.77 | 14.16 | 7.97 | 3.11 | 1.80 | 1.46 | 0.66 | 1.85 | 5.04 | 8.95 | 3.31 | 2.65 | 0.93 | 6.31 | 1.97 | 3.48 | 1.98 | 0.58 | 0.42 | 4.22 | 1.01 | 0.00 | 0.62 | 0.04 | -0.36 | -0.91 | 0.55 | 0.76 | -0.71 | -0.25 |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding | 34.26M | 34.47M | 29.71M | 28.1M | 30.48M | 31.25M | 31.06M | 31.79M | 35.31M | 35.78M | 35.19M | 36.46M | 39.88M | 41.42M | 43.4M | 46.01M | 44.08M | 44.08M | 45.96M | 49.49M | 55.78M | 57.16M | 59.08M | 59.69M | 56.1M | 53.45M | 57.31M | 50.49M | 48.77M | 48.17M | 47.5M |
| Basic Shares Outstanding | 25.83M | 25.79M | 25.32M | 26.86M | 30.11M | 30.76M | 30.78M | 31.55M | 34.49M | 34.6M | 34.53M | 36.05M | 39.42M | 41.12M | 43.07M | 45.41M | 44.08M | 43.3M | 44.93M | 47.77M | 53.43M | 54.06M | 55.26M | 55.27M | 52.98M | 53.45M | 52.85M | 48.36M | 48.38M | 48.17M | 46.46M |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | - | 14.92% | 11.66% | 18.43% | 45.15% | 77.87% | 96.14% | 213.02% | 74.53% | 24.55% | 10.08% | 24.27% | 22.74% | 32.37% | 30.56% | 20.29% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.22% | 3.66% | - | - | 0.63% | 0.54% | - | - |
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying IDCC stock.
For fiscal year 2025, InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) reported total revenue of $834.0M. This represents a 1453.1% increase compared to $53.7M in 1996.
InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) is profitable, generating $406.6M in net income for the fiscal year ending 2025 with a net profit margin of 48.8%.
InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) reported an operating income of $460.9M, resulting in an operating profit margin of 55.3%. This margin reflects the operational efficiency of the business before interest and taxes.
InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) generated $669.7M in gross profit for the year, representing a gross profit margin of 80.3%. This demonstrates the company's core pricing power and production efficiency.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Revenue concentration and lumpiness
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Lumpy Revenue Masks Underlying Decline
Despite a record ARR of $626 million from the Amazon deal, TTM revenue contracted 4.0% YoY, with quarterly swings from -37.4% to +34.5% reflecting ASC 606 catch-up payments.
The revenue trajectory is highly volatile, with 2025Q2 surging to $300.6M and 2025Q4 dropping to $158.2M, illustrating the impact of lump-sum license agreements. The recent Amazon agreement boosts annualized recurring revenue to a record $626M, suggesting improved visibility, but the -13.4% YoY decline in 2026Q2 indicates that the underlying run-rate may still be contracting. Investors should monitor whether the Amazon deal can offset the maturation of legacy smartphone licenses and drive sustainable growth.
Gross Margin Resilience Amid Revenue Swings
Gross margin averaged 80.3% over the last ten quarters, with 2026Q2 at 79.2%, reflecting the near-zero marginal cost of licensing IP, though 2024Q1's 63.3% shows vulnerability to contract mix.
The high gross margin is structurally supported by the pure-play licensing model, where incremental revenue from new agreements flows through with minimal cost. However, the 2024Q1 dip to 63.3% suggests that certain agreements may carry higher associated costs, possibly due to litigation or revenue share arrangements. The recent stabilization above 79% indicates that the company is maintaining its pricing power, but the sustainability depends on favorable FRAND determinations and the essentiality of its 5G and video patents.
Operating Leverage Amplifies Earnings Volatility
Operating margin swung from 30.2% in 2025Q4 to 68.3% in 2025Q2, as fixed R&D and SG&A costs remained stable while revenue fluctuated, demonstrating high operating leverage.
R&D and SG&A expenses have been relatively stable, ranging from $61M to $86M combined, while revenue varied from $128.7M to $300.6M. This fixed-cost structure means that revenue spikes disproportionately boost operating income, as seen in 2025Q2 when operating margin hit 68.3%. Conversely, revenue troughs compress margins, as in 2025Q4 when operating margin fell to 30.2%. The recent quarter's 53.5% operating margin suggests a return to mid-cycle profitability, but the inherent volatility warrants caution in extrapolating quarterly performance.
EPS Beat Driven by Catch-Up Payments
2026Q2 EPS of $3.40 beat estimates by $1.40, but net income of $116.4M includes significant catch-up revenue from new agreements, inflating reported profitability beyond the underlying run-rate.
The substantial EPS beat in 2026Q2 is likely attributable to ASC 606 catch-up payments, which recognize past unlicensed usage upon signing new contracts. This is evidenced by the revenue spike to $260.2M despite a -13.4% YoY decline, suggesting that the quarter's profitability is not indicative of the steady-state earnings power. Additionally, stock-based compensation of $24.1M in 2026Q2 is elevated relative to prior quarters, which may dilute EPS and warrants monitoring for its impact on shareholder value.
R&D and Litigation Costs Remain Steady
R&D expenses have held near $50-57M per quarter, while SG&A fluctuated between $13.5M and $29.8M, reflecting disciplined cost control despite revenue volatility.
The company's cost structure is dominated by R&D, which is essential for maintaining its patent portfolio and future standards participation. R&D spending has been consistent, averaging around $52M per quarter, indicating a commitment to long-term innovation. SG&A spikes, such as the $29.8M in 2026Q2, may be tied to litigation or contract negotiation costs, which are inherent to the licensing business. The stability of these costs relative to revenue swings underscores the operating leverage but also highlights that margin compression during revenue troughs is primarily a function of fixed costs.
Revenue Concentration and Lumpiness Risks
Despite record ARR, TTM revenue declined 4.0% YoY, and the reliance on a few large licensees like Apple and Samsung exposes the model to negotiation failures and geopolitical shifts.
The short-seller thesis would focus on the sustainability of the recent EPS beat, which may be inflated by one-time catch-up payments. The -13.4% YoY revenue decline in 2026Q2, despite the Amazon deal, suggests that the core handset licensing business is maturing. Additionally, the company's heavy exposure to Asian OEMs, particularly in China, introduces regulatory and geopolitical risks that could impair future licensing terms. The market may be overestimating the durability of the record ARR, as it could be front-loaded with payments that will not recur at the same level.