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Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets

eBay Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets increased by 1.5% to $2.74B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.5%, from $2.70B to $2.74B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets shows a downward trend with a -4.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase often follows large acquisitions, signaling potential future tax shields, while a decrease suggests the realization or impairment of these assets.

Detailed definition

This represents the deferred tax asset created when the tax basis of goodwill or intangible assets exceeds their financi...

Peer comparison

Typical for companies that grow through frequent M&A activity.

Metric ID: other_deferred_tax_assets_goodwill_and_intangible_assets

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$3.17B$3.06B$2.87B$2.70B$2.74B
QoQ Change—-3.5%-6.3%-6.0%+1.5%
YoY Change—-3.5%-6.3%-6.0%+1.5%
Range$2.70B – $3.17B
CAGR-13.6%
Avg YoY Growth-3.6%
Median YoY Growth-4.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is eBay's deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets?
eBay (EBAY) reported deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets of $2.74B in Q4 2025.
How has eBay's deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets changed year-over-year?
eBay's deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets increased by 1.5% year-over-year, from $2.70B to $2.74B.
What is the long-term trend for eBay's deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), eBay's deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets has grown at a -4.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.47B to $2.74B.
What does deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets mean?
Future tax savings resulting from differences in how goodwill and intangible assets are valued for tax versus accounting.