Operating
Deferred Taxes
CVS Health Deferred Taxes remained flat by 0.0% to $25.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 117.8%, from -$143.00M to $25.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Deferred Taxes shows an upward trend with a -30.1% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
Significant changes can indicate shifts in tax strategy, capital investment timing, or changes in accounting estimates.
Detailed definition
Deferred income taxes represent the temporary differences between the tax expense reported on the income statement and t...
Peer comparison
Standard line item for all large corporations subject to complex tax jurisdictions.
Metric ID:
deferred_income_taxesHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$428.00M | -$2.08B | -$676.00M | -$572.00M | $102.00M |
| YoY Change | — | -384.8% | +67.4% | +15.4% | +117.8% |
Range-$2.08B – $102.00M
CAGR-30.1%
Avg YoY Growth-46.0%
Median YoY Growth+41.4%
Current Streak3 years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVS Health's deferred taxes?
- CVS Health (CVS) reported deferred taxes of $25.50M in Q4 2025.
- How has CVS Health's deferred taxes changed year-over-year?
- CVS Health's deferred taxes increased by 117.8% year-over-year, from -$143.00M to $25.50M.
- What is the long-term trend for CVS Health's deferred taxes?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), CVS Health's deferred taxes has grown at a -30.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$428.00M to $102.00M.
- What does deferred taxes mean?
- The difference between tax reported on financial statements and actual taxes owed to the government.