Discontinued — last reported Q2 '18
Non-Current Liabilities
Transition Tax Liability for Accumulated Foreign Earnings
Abbott Transition Tax Liability for Accumulated Foreign Earnings decreased by 52.5% to $205.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Transition Tax Liability for Accumulated Foreign Earnings shows a downward trend with a -34.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ2 2018
How to read this metric
A steady decrease indicates the company is successfully paying down this specific tax obligation according to the statutory schedule.
Detailed definition
This represents the remaining long-term liability associated with the one-time transition tax on accumulated foreign ear...
Peer comparison
Specific to US-based multinational corporations affected by the 2017 tax reform.
Metric ID:
transition_tax_liability_foreign_earningsHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $739.00M | $598.00M | $432.00M | $205.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -19.1% | -27.8% | -52.5% |
| YoY Change | — | -19.1% | -27.8% | -52.5% |
Range$205.00M – $739.00M
Avg YoY Growth-33.1%
Median YoY Growth-27.8%
Current Streak3+ quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Abbott's transition tax liability for accumulated foreign earnings?
- Abbott (ABT) reported transition tax liability for accumulated foreign earnings of $205.00M in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for Abbott's transition tax liability for accumulated foreign earnings?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Abbott's transition tax liability for accumulated foreign earnings has grown at a -34.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $739.00M to $205.00M.
- What does transition tax liability for accumulated foreign earnings mean?
- The remaining portion of a one-time tax bill on past foreign profits, payable over several years.