Discontinued — last reported Q3 '25

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Tax Withholding for Share-Based Payments

Equifax Tax Withholding for Share-Based Payments increased by 935.7% to $14.50M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 26.1%, from $11.50M to $14.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Tax Withholding for Share-Based Payments shows a downward trend with a -28.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ3 2025

How to read this metric

This is a routine operational cash outflow related to compensation; significant fluctuations may relate to the timing of equity vesting.

Detailed definition

This represents cash payments made by the company to tax authorities on behalf of employees to satisfy statutory tax wit...

Peer comparison

Common in companies with significant stock-based compensation; often found in the financing section of the cash flow statement.

Metric ID: anet_tax_withholding_share_based_payments

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$14.33M$14.33M$14.33M$29.80M$2.50M$700.00K$900.00K$15.90M$1.00M$0.00$400.00K$15.40M$600.00K$400.00K$400.00K$11.50M$1.70M$400.00K$1.40M$14.50M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+108.0%-91.6%-72.0%+28.6%>999%-93.7%-100.0%>999%-96.1%-33.3%+0.0%>999%-85.2%-76.5%+250.0%+935.7%
YoY Change-82.5%-95.1%-93.7%-46.6%-60.0%-100.0%-55.6%-3.1%-40.0%+0.0%-25.3%+183.3%+0.0%+250.0%+26.1%
Range$0.00$29.80M
CAGR+0.3%
Avg YoY Growth-9.5%
Median YoY Growth-40.0%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Equifax's tax withholding for share-based payments?
Equifax (EFX) reported tax withholding for share-based payments of $14.50M in Q1 2026.
How has Equifax's tax withholding for share-based payments changed year-over-year?
Equifax's tax withholding for share-based payments increased by 26.1% year-over-year, from $11.50M to $14.50M.
What is the long-term trend for Equifax's tax withholding for share-based payments?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Equifax's tax withholding for share-based payments has grown at a -28.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $57.30M to $15.00M.
What does tax withholding for share-based payments mean?
Cash paid to tax authorities for employee taxes on stock awards.