Discontinued — last reported Q3 '25
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
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.
tax_credit_carryforward_valuation_allowanceHistorical Data
| 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% |
Tax Credit Carryforward Valuation Allowance at Other Companies
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.