Tax

Foreign Tax (Current)

Kimberly-Clark Foreign Tax (Current) remained flat by 0.0% to $56.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 24.9%, from $75.25M to $56.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Foreign Tax (Current) shows a downward trend with a -9.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

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

How to read this metric

Fluctuations often correlate with changes in international profitability or shifts in foreign tax regulatory environments.

Detailed definition

The portion of the total income tax provision that is currently payable to foreign governments based on international ea...

Peer comparison

Standard for multinational firms; used to evaluate the impact of global tax strategies.

Metric ID: msft_current_foreign_tax_expense

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$335.00M$288.00M$351.00M$301.00M$226.00M
YoY Change—-14.0%+21.9%-14.2%-24.9%
Range$226.00M – $351.00M
CAGR-9.4%
Avg YoY Growth-7.8%
Median YoY Growth-14.1%
Current Streak2 years decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kimberly-Clark's foreign tax (current)?
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reported foreign tax (current) of $56.50M in Q4 2025.
How has Kimberly-Clark's foreign tax (current) changed year-over-year?
Kimberly-Clark's foreign tax (current) decreased by 24.9% year-over-year, from $75.25M to $56.50M.
What is the long-term trend for Kimberly-Clark's foreign tax (current)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Kimberly-Clark's foreign tax (current) has grown at a -9.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $335.00M to $226.00M.
What does foreign tax (current) mean?
The amount of income tax currently owed to foreign governments for the period.