Supplemental

Purchased tax credits

Capital One Financial Purchased tax credits remained flat by 0.0% to $64.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 34.0%, from $47.75M to $64.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Purchased tax credits shows an upward trend with a 146.9% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionSupplemental
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher spending on tax credits indicates a strategy to lower long-term tax liabilities, though it requires an upfront cash outlay that affects short-term liquidity.

Detailed definition

Represents cash expenditures made to acquire tax credits, which are then used to reduce the company's overall income tax...

Peer comparison

Common among capital-intensive industries or financial services firms utilizing tax-advantaged investment vehicles.

Metric ID: supplemental_cash_paid_for_income_tax_credits

Historical Data

3 years
 FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$42.00M$191.00M$256.00M
YoY Change+354.8%+34.0%
Range$42.00M$256.00M
CAGR+146.9%
Avg YoY Growth+194.4%
Median YoY Growth+194.4%
Current Streak2+ years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Capital One Financial's purchased tax credits?
Capital One Financial (COF) reported purchased tax credits of $64.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Capital One Financial's purchased tax credits changed year-over-year?
Capital One Financial's purchased tax credits increased by 34.0% year-over-year, from $47.75M to $64.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Capital One Financial's purchased tax credits?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Capital One Financial's purchased tax credits has grown at a 146.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $42.00M to $256.00M.
What does purchased tax credits mean?
Cash spent to purchase tax credits that lower the company's future tax bill.