Operating
Deferred Taxes
Fortive Deferred Taxes remained flat by 0.0% to $12.48M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 101.2%, from $6.2M to $12.48M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Deferred Taxes shows an upward trend with a 5.0% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 25, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests the company is deferring tax payments, which can temporarily boost cash flow.
Detailed definition
This represents the difference between income tax expense recognized in the financial statements and the actual tax paya...
Peer comparison
Standard line item for all corporations subject to complex tax jurisdictions.
Metric ID:
deferred_income_taxesHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $41M | $62.1M | $83.6M | $24.8M | $49.9M |
| YoY Change | — | +51.5% | +34.6% | -70.3% | +101.2% |
Range$24.8M – $83.6M
CAGR+5.0%
Avg YoY Growth+29.2%
Median YoY Growth+43.0%
Deferred Taxes at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fortive's deferred taxes?
- Fortive (FTV) reported deferred taxes of $12.48M in Q4 2025.
- How has Fortive's deferred taxes changed year-over-year?
- Fortive's deferred taxes increased by 101.2% year-over-year, from $6.2M to $12.48M.
- What is the long-term trend for Fortive's deferred taxes?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Fortive's deferred taxes has grown at a 5.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $41M to $49.9M.
- What does deferred taxes mean?
- Taxes that are recognized as an expense now but will be paid in a future period.