Supplemental
Taxes Paid
Boston Scientific Taxes Paid remained flat by 0.0% to $140.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 14.5%, from $164.00M to $140.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Taxes Paid shows an upward trend with a 16.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionSupplemental
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 17, 2026
How to read this metric
High cash taxes relative to earnings may indicate limited tax planning opportunities or specific jurisdictional tax requirements.
Detailed definition
The actual cash outflow for income taxes during the period, which may differ from the tax expense reported on the income...
Peer comparison
Comparable across peers in the same tax jurisdictions; useful for calculating effective cash tax rates.
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income_taxes_paidHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $302.00M | $662.00M | $512.00M | $656.00M | $561.00M |
| YoY Change | — | +119.2% | -22.7% | +28.1% | -14.5% |
Range$302.00M – $662.00M
CAGR+16.7%
Avg YoY Growth+27.5%
Median YoY Growth+6.8%
Taxes Paid at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Boston Scientific's taxes paid?
- Boston Scientific (BSX) reported taxes paid of $140.25M in Q4 2025.
- How has Boston Scientific's taxes paid changed year-over-year?
- Boston Scientific's taxes paid decreased by 14.5% year-over-year, from $164.00M to $140.25M.
- What is the long-term trend for Boston Scientific's taxes paid?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Boston Scientific's taxes paid has grown at a 16.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $302.00M to $561.00M.
- What does taxes paid mean?
- The actual cash paid to tax authorities during the period.