What is VeriSign's deferred tax?

VeriSign (VRSN) reported deferred tax of $11.83M in Q4 2025.

How has VeriSign's deferred tax changed year-over-year?

VeriSign's deferred tax increased by 245.3% year-over-year, from $3.43M to $11.83M.

What is the long-term trend for VeriSign's deferred tax?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), VeriSign's deferred tax has grown at a -26.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$162.05M to $47.30M.

What does deferred tax mean?

The portion of tax expense that is not currently payable but will be settled in future periods.

Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Tax

Deferred Tax

VeriSign Deferred Tax remained flat by 0.0% to $11.83M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 245.3%, from $3.43M to $11.83M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Deferred Tax shows an upward trend with a -26.5% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement

SectionTax

CategoryLiquidity

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ1 2013

Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

A large deferred tax benefit may indicate future tax liabilities, while a large expense may suggest future tax savings.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the portion of income tax expense that is deferred to future periods due to temporary differences...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting line item found in the tax reconciliation section of the income statement for most public companies.

Metric ID: msft_deferred_income_tax_expense_benefit

Historical Data

5 years

	FY'21	FY'22	FY'23	FY'24	FY'25
Value	-$162.05M	-$6.70M	-$52.60M	$13.70M	$47.30M
YoY Change	—	+95.9%	-685.1%	+126.0%	+245.3%

Range-$162.05M – $47.30M

CAGR-26.5%

Avg YoY Growth-54.5%

Median YoY Growth+111.0%

Current Streak2 years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VeriSign's deferred tax?: VeriSign (VRSN) reported deferred tax of $11.83M in Q4 2025.
How has VeriSign's deferred tax changed year-over-year?: VeriSign's deferred tax increased by 245.3% year-over-year, from $3.43M to $11.83M.
What is the long-term trend for VeriSign's deferred tax?: Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), VeriSign's deferred tax has grown at a -26.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$162.05M to $47.30M.
What does deferred tax mean?: The portion of tax expense that is not currently payable but will be settled in future periods.