Deferred Taxes
Exxon Mobil Deferred Taxes remained flat by 0.0% to $191.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 188.4%, from -$216.25M to $191.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Deferred Taxes shows an upward trend with a 26.1% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Positive values indicate tax benefits that improve cash flow, while negative values indicate cash tax outflows exceeding accounting expense.
Detailed definition
This reflects the difference between income tax expense recognized in the financial statements and the actual tax payabl...
Peer comparison
Common across all industries; highly dependent on specific tax jurisdictions and capital expenditure cycles.
deferred_income_taxesHistorical Data
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $303.00M | $3.76B | $634.00M | -$865.00M | $765.00M |
| YoY Change | — | >999% | -83.1% | -236.4% | +188.4% |
Business Segments
| Segment | FY'21 |
|---|---|
| Corporate And Financing | -$1.05B |
| Total | $303.00M |
All segment values are derived from annual filings.
Corporate And Financing was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
Geographic Breakdown
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-U.S. | $3.15B | $3.22B | $1.98B | $2.86B | $2.60B | $2.66B | $2.76B | $1.83B |
| Total | -$216.25M | -$216.25M | -$216.25M | $191.25M | $191.25M | $191.25M | $191.25M | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Exxon Mobil's deferred taxes?
- Exxon Mobil (XOM) reported deferred taxes of $191.25M in Q4 2025.
- How has Exxon Mobil's deferred taxes changed year-over-year?
- Exxon Mobil's deferred taxes increased by 188.4% year-over-year, from -$216.25M to $191.25M.
- What is the long-term trend for Exxon Mobil's deferred taxes?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Exxon Mobil's deferred taxes has grown at a 26.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $303.00M to $765.00M.
- What does deferred taxes mean?
- The difference between tax reported on the income statement and actual cash taxes paid.