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Taxes Paid
Caterpillar Taxes Paid remained flat by 0.0% to $551.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 29.4%, from $781.50M to $551.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Taxes Paid shows an upward trend with a 5.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026
How to read this metric
Significant deviations from the reported tax provision can signal changes in tax strategy or the utilization of carryforwards.
Detailed definition
The total cash payments made to tax jurisdictions for income-based taxes, net of any refunds received. This metric provi...
Peer comparison
Standard cash flow metric found in the operating activities section of the cash flow statement for all companies.
Metric ID:
other_income_taxes_paidHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.76B | $3.08B | $2.95B | $3.13B | $2.21B |
| YoY Change | — | +74.9% | -4.1% | +6.0% | -29.4% |
Range$1.76B – $3.13B
CAGR+5.8%
Avg YoY Growth+11.8%
Median YoY Growth+0.9%
Taxes Paid at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's taxes paid?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported taxes paid of $551.50M in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's taxes paid changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's taxes paid decreased by 29.4% year-over-year, from $781.50M to $551.50M.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's taxes paid?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Caterpillar's taxes paid has grown at a 5.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.76B to $2.21B.
- What does taxes paid mean?
- The net cash paid for income taxes during the period.