Operating
Deferred Taxes
Flex Ltd. Deferred Taxes remained flat by 0.0% to $250.00K in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 95.7%, from $5.75M to $250.00K. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), Deferred Taxes shows an upward trend with a -61.2% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2026May 20, 2026
How to read this metric
A positive value indicates that the company has deferred tax liabilities, effectively retaining cash in the short term.
Detailed definition
This reflects the difference between the income tax expense reported on the income statement and the actual cash taxes p...
Peer comparison
Varies significantly based on tax jurisdictions and capital investment cycles.
Metric ID:
operating_cash_flow_impact_income_tax_expense_benefitHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | FY'26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$44.00M | -$192.00M | -$480.00M | $23.00M | $1.00M |
| YoY Change | — | -336.4% | -150.0% | +104.8% | -95.7% |
Range-$480.00M – $23.00M
CAGR-61.2%
Avg YoY Growth-119.3%
Median YoY Growth-122.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Flex Ltd.'s deferred taxes?
- Flex Ltd. (FLEX) reported deferred taxes of $250.00K in Q1 2026.
- How has Flex Ltd.'s deferred taxes changed year-over-year?
- Flex Ltd.'s deferred taxes decreased by 95.7% year-over-year, from $5.75M to $250.00K.
- What is the long-term trend for Flex Ltd.'s deferred taxes?
- Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Flex Ltd.'s deferred taxes has grown at a -61.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$44.00M to $1.00M.
- What does deferred taxes mean?
- The difference between reported tax expense and actual cash taxes paid.