Tax

Foreign Tax (Current)

F5, Inc. Foreign Tax (Current) remained flat by 0.0% to $19.25M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.8%, from $19.80M to $19.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Foreign Tax (Current) shows an upward trend with a 5.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Changes reflect the tax impact of global revenue distribution and international tax compliance.

Detailed definition

The portion of the total income tax provision that is currently payable to foreign governments. This captures the immedi...

Peer comparison

Standard tax disclosure for multinational corporations.

Metric ID: msft_current_foreign_tax_expense

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$62.83M$54.08M$66.05M$79.20M$77.01M
YoY Change—-13.9%+22.1%+19.9%-2.8%
Range$54.08M – $79.20M
CAGR+5.2%
Avg YoY Growth+6.3%
Median YoY Growth+8.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is F5, Inc.'s foreign tax (current)?
F5, Inc. (FFIV) reported foreign tax (current) of $19.25M in Q3 2025.
How has F5, Inc.'s foreign tax (current) changed year-over-year?
F5, Inc.'s foreign tax (current) decreased by 2.8% year-over-year, from $19.80M to $19.25M.
What is the long-term trend for F5, Inc.'s foreign tax (current)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), F5, Inc.'s foreign tax (current) has grown at a 5.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $62.83M to $77.01M.
What does foreign tax (current) mean?
The amount of income tax currently owed to foreign governments for the period.