Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

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VAT and sales tax receivable

DigitalOcean VAT and sales tax receivable increased by 50.0% to $27.93M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), VAT and sales tax receivable shows an upward trend with a 48.9% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may indicate higher procurement activity or delays in tax authority processing, while a decrease suggests faster settlement or lower taxable purchasing volume.

Detailed definition

This represents the amount of value-added tax or sales tax paid by the company on purchases that is recoverable from tax...

Peer comparison

Common in SaaS and cloud companies with global operations subject to various indirect tax regimes.

Metric ID: other_value_added_tax_receivable_and_sales_tax_receivabl_fa4865

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q4 '23Q3 '24Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$12.61M$19.38M$18.62M$27.93M
QoQ Change+53.7%-3.9%+50.0%
YoY Change+47.7%+50.0%
Range$12.61M$27.93M
Avg YoY Growth+48.9%
Median YoY Growth+48.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DigitalOcean's vat and sales tax receivable?
DigitalOcean (DOCN) reported vat and sales tax receivable of $27.93M in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for DigitalOcean's vat and sales tax receivable?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), DigitalOcean's vat and sales tax receivable has grown at a 48.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $12.61M to $27.93M.
What does vat and sales tax receivable mean?
Taxes paid on business purchases that the government owes back to the company.