Operating

Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Receivable

Mastercard Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Receivable remained flat by 0.0% to $22.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 44.8%, from $41.25M to $22.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Receivable shows relatively stable performance with a 1.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 11, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in receivables consumes cash, while a decrease indicates the collection of tax refunds, improving cash flow.

Detailed definition

This specifically tracks the change in income tax amounts expected to be refunded to the company by tax authorities. It...

Peer comparison

Standard tax-related asset; varies based on tax filing cycles and overpayment status.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_income_taxes_receivable

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$87.00M-$12.00M$171.00M$165.00M$91.00M
YoY Change-113.8%>999%-3.5%-44.8%
Range-$12.00M$171.00M
CAGR+1.1%
Avg YoY Growth+340.7%
Median YoY Growth-24.2%
Current Streak2 years decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mastercard's increase (decrease) in income taxes receivable?
Mastercard (MA) reported increase (decrease) in income taxes receivable of $22.75M in Q4 2025.
How has Mastercard's increase (decrease) in income taxes receivable changed year-over-year?
Mastercard's increase (decrease) in income taxes receivable decreased by 44.8% year-over-year, from $41.25M to $22.75M.
What is the long-term trend for Mastercard's increase (decrease) in income taxes receivable?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Mastercard's increase (decrease) in income taxes receivable has grown at a 1.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $87.00M to $91.00M.
What does increase (decrease) in income taxes receivable mean?
The change in tax refunds owed to the company by the government.