Supplemental
Purchased tax credits
Capital One Financial Purchased tax credits remained flat by 0.0% to $64M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 34.0%, from $47.75M to $64M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Purchased tax credits shows an upward trend with a 146.9% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionSupplemental
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher spending on tax credits indicates a strategy to lower long-term tax liabilities, though it requires an upfront cash outlay that affects short-term liquidity.
Detailed definition
Represents cash expenditures made to acquire tax credits, which are then used to reduce the company's overall income tax...
Peer comparison
Common among capital-intensive industries or financial services firms utilizing tax-advantaged investment vehicles.
Metric ID:
supplemental_cash_paid_for_income_tax_creditsHistorical Data
3 years
| FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $42M | $191M | $256M |
| YoY Change | — | +354.8% | +34.0% |
Range$42M – $256M
CAGR+146.9%
Avg YoY Growth+194.4%
Median YoY Growth+194.4%
Current Streak2+ years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Capital One Financial's purchased tax credits?
- Capital One Financial (COF) reported purchased tax credits of $64M in Q4 2025.
- How has Capital One Financial's purchased tax credits changed year-over-year?
- Capital One Financial's purchased tax credits increased by 34.0% year-over-year, from $47.75M to $64M.
- What is the long-term trend for Capital One Financial's purchased tax credits?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Capital One Financial's purchased tax credits has grown at a 146.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $42M to $256M.
- What does purchased tax credits mean?
- Cash spent to purchase tax credits that lower the company's future tax bill.