What is Abbott's tax credit carryforward valuation allowance?

Abbott (ABT) reported tax credit carryforward valuation allowance of $1.77B in Q4 2025.

How has Abbott's tax credit carryforward valuation allowance changed year-over-year?

Abbott's tax credit carryforward valuation allowance increased by 6.4% year-over-year, from $1.66B to $1.77B.

What is the long-term trend for Abbott's tax credit carryforward valuation allowance?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Abbott's tax credit carryforward valuation allowance has grown at a 10.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.20B to $1.77B.

What does tax credit carryforward valuation allowance mean?

A reserve account reducing the value of tax credits that the company may not be able to use.

Non-Current Assets

Tax Credit Carryforward Valuation Allowance

Abbott Tax Credit Carryforward Valuation Allowance increased by 6.4% to $1.77B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.4%, from $1.66B to $1.77B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Tax Credit Carryforward Valuation Allowance shows an upward trend with a 10.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionNon-Current Assets

CategoryRisk

SignalLower is better

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ4 2021

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 20, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase signals management's reduced confidence in utilizing tax credits, while a decrease suggests improved prospects for tax savings.

Detailed definition

This is a contra-asset account established against deferred tax assets related to tax credit carryforwards when it is mo...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly based on profitability and tax jurisdiction; peers with stable earnings typically maintain lower valuation allowances.

Metric ID: tax_credit_carryforward_valuation_allowance

Historical Data

5 periods

	Q4 '21	Q4 '22	Q4 '23	Q4 '24	Q4 '25
Value	$1.20B	$1.17B	$8.69B	$1.66B	$1.77B
QoQ Change	—	-2.5%	+643.4%	-80.9%	+6.4%
YoY Change	—	-2.5%	+643.4%	-80.9%	+6.4%

Range$1.17B – $8.69B

CAGR+47.7%

Avg YoY Growth+141.6%

Median YoY Growth+2.0%

Tax Credit Carryforward Valuation Allowance at Other Companies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abbott's tax credit carryforward valuation allowance?: Abbott (ABT) reported tax credit carryforward valuation allowance of $1.77B in Q4 2025.
How has Abbott's tax credit carryforward valuation allowance changed year-over-year?: Abbott's tax credit carryforward valuation allowance increased by 6.4% year-over-year, from $1.66B to $1.77B.
What is the long-term trend for Abbott's tax credit carryforward valuation allowance?: Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Abbott's tax credit carryforward valuation allowance has grown at a 10.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.20B to $1.77B.
What does tax credit carryforward valuation allowance mean?: A reserve account reducing the value of tax credits that the company may not be able to use.