Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25
Taxes Paid
Ecolab Taxes Paid remained flat by 0.0% to $137.03M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 15.3%, from $161.85M to $137.03M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Taxes Paid shows an upward trend with a 18.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Significant divergence from income statement tax expense can signal timing differences, tax credits, or the impact of international tax strategies.
Detailed definition
The actual amount of cash disbursed to tax authorities for corporate income taxes during the period, as opposed to the a...
Peer comparison
Global corporations often have complex cash tax profiles due to varying international tax jurisdictions and repatriation activities.
income_taxes_paidHistorical Data
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $275.70M | $308.90M | $469.20M | $647.40M | $548.10M |
| YoY Change | — | +12.0% | +51.9% | +38.0% | -15.3% |
Taxes Paid at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ecolab's taxes paid?
- Ecolab (ECL) reported taxes paid of $137.03M in Q4 2025.
- How has Ecolab's taxes paid changed year-over-year?
- Ecolab's taxes paid decreased by 15.3% year-over-year, from $161.85M to $137.03M.
- What is the long-term trend for Ecolab's taxes paid?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Ecolab's taxes paid has grown at a 18.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $275.70M to $548.10M.
- What does taxes paid mean?
- The actual amount of cash the company sent to the government for taxes this year.