Tax

Current income tax expense (benefit)

Air Products and Chemicals Current income tax expense (benefit) remained flat by 0.0% to $115.13M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 54.6%, from $253.55M to $115.13M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Current income tax expense (benefit) shows an upward trend with a 5.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Nov 20, 2025

How to read this metric

Reflects the immediate cash impact of tax obligations on the company.

Detailed definition

The total current income tax expense or benefit for the period, representing the amount of taxes expected to be paid to...

Peer comparison

Standard component of the income tax provision.

Metric ID: cat_current_income_tax_expense

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$368.80M$468.50M$575.90M$1.01B$460.50M
YoY Change+27.0%+22.9%+76.1%-54.6%
Range$368.80M$1.01B
CAGR+5.7%
Avg YoY Growth+17.9%
Median YoY Growth+25.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Air Products and Chemicals's current income tax expense (benefit)?
Air Products and Chemicals (APD) reported current income tax expense (benefit) of $115.13M in Q3 2025.
How has Air Products and Chemicals's current income tax expense (benefit) changed year-over-year?
Air Products and Chemicals's current income tax expense (benefit) decreased by 54.6% year-over-year, from $253.55M to $115.13M.
What is the long-term trend for Air Products and Chemicals's current income tax expense (benefit)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Air Products and Chemicals's current income tax expense (benefit) has grown at a 5.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $368.80M to $460.50M.
What does current income tax expense (benefit) mean?
The total tax amount currently due to or from tax authorities.