Tax
Foreign Tax (Current)
Caterpillar Foreign Tax (Current) remained flat by 0.0% to $347.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 9.2%, from $382.75M to $347.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Foreign Tax (Current) shows relatively stable performance with a 2.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026
How to read this metric
Changes reflect the tax impact of global revenue distribution and international tax compliance.
Detailed definition
The portion of the total income tax provision that is currently payable to foreign governments. This captures the immedi...
Peer comparison
Standard tax disclosure for multinational corporations.
Metric ID:
msft_current_foreign_tax_expenseHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.28B | $1.26B | $1.59B | $1.53B | $1.39B |
| YoY Change | — | -2.2% | +26.9% | -3.8% | -9.2% |
Range$1.26B – $1.59B
CAGR+2.0%
Avg YoY Growth+2.9%
Median YoY Growth-3.0%
Current Streak2 years decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's foreign tax (current)?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported foreign tax (current) of $347.50M in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's foreign tax (current) changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's foreign tax (current) decreased by 9.2% year-over-year, from $382.75M to $347.50M.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's foreign tax (current)?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Caterpillar's foreign tax (current) has grown at a 2.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.28B to $1.39B.
- What does foreign tax (current) mean?
- The amount of income tax currently owed to foreign governments for the period.