Tax

Foreign Tax (Deferred)

F5, Inc. Foreign Tax (Deferred) remained flat by 0.0% to -$4.23M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 228.6%, from -$1.29M to -$4.23M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Foreign Tax (Deferred) shows a downward trend with a 257.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher future tax liabilities in foreign jurisdictions due to timing differences, while a decrease may indicate the reversal of such liabilities.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the portion of the total deferred income tax provision attributable to foreign jurisdictions. It...

Peer comparison

Common in multinational corporations with significant international tax footprints.

Metric ID: msft_deferred_foreign_tax_expense

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$104.00K-$644.00K-$686.00K-$5.15M-$16.91M
YoY Change—-719.2%-6.5%-650.3%-228.6%
Range-$16.91M – $104.00K
CAGR+257.1%
Avg YoY Growth-401.2%
Median YoY Growth-439.4%
Current Streak4+ years decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is F5, Inc.'s foreign tax (deferred)?
F5, Inc. (FFIV) reported foreign tax (deferred) of -$4.23M in Q3 2025.
How has F5, Inc.'s foreign tax (deferred) changed year-over-year?
F5, Inc.'s foreign tax (deferred) decreased by 228.6% year-over-year, from -$1.29M to -$4.23M.
What is the long-term trend for F5, Inc.'s foreign tax (deferred)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), F5, Inc.'s foreign tax (deferred) has grown at a 257.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $104.00K to -$16.91M.
What does foreign tax (deferred) mean?
The amount of deferred income tax expense specifically related to foreign operations.