Financing
Tax on Share Settlement
Salesforce Tax on Share Settlement increased by 958.3% to $127.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionFinancing
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2024
Last reportedQ3 2026Dec 4, 2025
How to read this metric
Increases generally correlate with higher levels of stock-based compensation and the timing of equity award vesting cycles.
Detailed definition
Cash payments made by the company to tax authorities on behalf of employees to cover withholding taxes triggered by the...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported by technology companies with significant stock-based compensation programs.
Metric ID:
taxes_paid_for_sharesHistorical Data
8 periods
| Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.00 | $0.00 | $139.00M | $0.00 | $0.00 | -$139.00M | $12.00M | $127.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | — | -100.0% | — | — | +108.6% | +958.3% |
Range-$139.00M – $139.00M
Current Streak2+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Salesforce's tax on share settlement?
- Salesforce (CRM) reported tax on share settlement of $127.00M in Q3 2025.
- What does tax on share settlement mean?
- Cash paid to cover employee taxes on vested stock awards.