Tax

Foreign Tax (Deferred)

HCA Healthcare Foreign Tax (Deferred) remained flat by 0.0% to $1.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 14.3%, from $1.75M to $1.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Foreign Tax (Deferred) shows a downward trend with a -14.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 10, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher future tax liabilities in foreign jurisdictions due to timing differences, while a decrease may indicate the reversal of such liabilities.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the portion of the total deferred income tax provision attributable to foreign jurisdictions. It...

Peer comparison

Common in multinational corporations with significant international tax footprints.

Metric ID: msft_deferred_foreign_tax_expense

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$11.00M$12.00M$19.00M$7.00M$6.00M
YoY Change+9.1%+58.3%-63.2%-14.3%
Range$6.00M$19.00M
CAGR-14.1%
Avg YoY Growth-2.5%
Median YoY Growth-2.6%
Current Streak2 years decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HCA Healthcare's foreign tax (deferred)?
HCA Healthcare (HCA) reported foreign tax (deferred) of $1.50M in Q4 2025.
How has HCA Healthcare's foreign tax (deferred) changed year-over-year?
HCA Healthcare's foreign tax (deferred) decreased by 14.3% year-over-year, from $1.75M to $1.50M.
What is the long-term trend for HCA Healthcare's foreign tax (deferred)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), HCA Healthcare's foreign tax (deferred) has grown at a -14.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $11.00M to $6.00M.
What does foreign tax (deferred) mean?
The amount of deferred income tax expense specifically related to foreign operations.