Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

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Total tax loss and tax credit carryforwards

Dow Total tax loss and tax credit carryforwards decreased by 4.6% to $1.65B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.6%, from $1.73B to $1.65B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Total tax loss and tax credit carryforwards shows a downward trend with a -3.8% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase suggests potential future tax savings, while a decrease may indicate the utilization of these assets to offset taxable income.

Detailed definition

This represents the aggregate value of tax losses and unused tax credits that a company can carry forward to offset futu...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly based on historical profitability and regional tax jurisdictions; peers with recent restructuring often show higher balances.

Metric ID: other_operating_loss_carryforwardand_tax_credit_carryforwards

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$1.78B$1.47B$1.75B$1.73B$1.65B
QoQ Change—-17.5%+19.2%-1.3%-4.6%
YoY Change—-17.5%+19.2%-1.3%-4.6%
Range$1.47B – $1.78B
CAGR-7.3%
Avg YoY Growth-1.0%
Median YoY Growth-2.9%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dow's total tax loss and tax credit carryforwards?
Dow (DOW) reported total tax loss and tax credit carryforwards of $1.65B in Q4 2025.
How has Dow's total tax loss and tax credit carryforwards changed year-over-year?
Dow's total tax loss and tax credit carryforwards decreased by 4.6% year-over-year, from $1.73B to $1.65B.
What is the long-term trend for Dow's total tax loss and tax credit carryforwards?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Dow's total tax loss and tax credit carryforwards has grown at a -3.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.00B to $1.65B.
What does total tax loss and tax credit carryforwards mean?
The total value of past losses and tax credits that can be used to reduce future tax payments.