Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Supplemental

Taxes Paid

Boston Scientific Taxes Paid remained flat by 0.0% to $140.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 14.5%, from $164.00M to $140.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Taxes Paid shows an upward trend with a 16.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionSupplemental
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Significant divergence from income statement tax expense can signal timing differences, tax credits, or the impact of international tax strategies.

Detailed definition

The actual amount of cash disbursed to tax authorities for corporate income taxes during the period, as opposed to the a...

Peer comparison

Global corporations often have complex cash tax profiles due to varying international tax jurisdictions and repatriation activities.

Metric ID: income_taxes_paid

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$302.00M$662.00M$512.00M$656.00M$561.00M
YoY Change+119.2%-22.7%+28.1%-14.5%
Range$302.00M$662.00M
CAGR+16.7%
Avg YoY Growth+27.5%
Median YoY Growth+6.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boston Scientific's taxes paid?
Boston Scientific (BSX) reported taxes paid of $140.25M in Q4 2025.
How has Boston Scientific's taxes paid changed year-over-year?
Boston Scientific's taxes paid decreased by 14.5% year-over-year, from $164.00M to $140.25M.
What is the long-term trend for Boston Scientific's taxes paid?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Boston Scientific's taxes paid has grown at a 16.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $302.00M to $561.00M.
What does taxes paid mean?
The actual amount of cash the company sent to the government for taxes this year.