Tax
Stock-Based Compensation Tax Benefit
Accenture Stock-Based Compensation Tax Benefit remained flat by 0.0% to $145.38M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.5%, from $143.23M to $145.38M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Compensation Tax Benefit shows an upward trend with a 4.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Oct 10, 2025
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher tax efficiency related to compensation, often correlated with higher stock-based expense.
Detailed definition
The income tax benefit recognized in the financial statements resulting from the tax deductibility of share-based compen...
Peer comparison
Standard tax reconciliation item for companies with significant equity compensation.
Metric ID:
cat_sbc_tax_benefitHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $486.98M | $680.34M | $585.77M | $572.90M | $581.52M |
| YoY Change | — | +39.7% | -13.9% | -2.2% | +1.5% |
Range$486.98M – $680.34M
CAGR+4.5%
Avg YoY Growth+6.3%
Median YoY Growth-0.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Accenture's stock-based compensation tax benefit?
- Accenture (ACN) reported stock-based compensation tax benefit of $145.38M in Q2 2025.
- How has Accenture's stock-based compensation tax benefit changed year-over-year?
- Accenture's stock-based compensation tax benefit increased by 1.5% year-over-year, from $143.23M to $145.38M.
- What is the long-term trend for Accenture's stock-based compensation tax benefit?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Accenture's stock-based compensation tax benefit has grown at a 4.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $486.98M to $581.52M.
- What does stock-based compensation tax benefit mean?
- The tax savings generated by the company's stock-based compensation programs.