Tax

Current income tax expense (benefit)

Dollar Tree Current income tax expense (benefit) remained flat by 0.0% to $64.20M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 12.0%, from $72.95M to $64.20M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Current income tax expense (benefit) shows a downward trend with a -5.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Mar 16, 2026

How to read this metric

Reflects the immediate cash impact of tax obligations on the company.

Detailed definition

The total current income tax expense or benefit for the period, representing the amount of taxes expected to be paid to...

Peer comparison

Standard component of the income tax provision.

Metric ID: cat_current_income_tax_expense

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$327.50M$416.40M$341.00M$291.80M$256.80M
YoY Change+27.1%-18.1%-14.4%-12.0%
Range$256.80M$416.40M
CAGR-5.9%
Avg YoY Growth-4.3%
Median YoY Growth-13.2%
Current Streak3 years decline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dollar Tree's current income tax expense (benefit)?
Dollar Tree (DLTR) reported current income tax expense (benefit) of $64.20M in Q4 2025.
How has Dollar Tree's current income tax expense (benefit) changed year-over-year?
Dollar Tree's current income tax expense (benefit) decreased by 12.0% year-over-year, from $72.95M to $64.20M.
What is the long-term trend for Dollar Tree's current income tax expense (benefit)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Dollar Tree's current income tax expense (benefit) has grown at a -5.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $327.50M to $256.80M.
What does current income tax expense (benefit) mean?
The total tax amount currently due to or from tax authorities.