Discontinued — last reported Q2 '22
Operating
Deferred Taxes
International Business Machines Deferred Taxes remained flat by 0.0% to -$239.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 58.9%, from -$582.50M to -$239.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Deferred Taxes shows an upward trend with a -16.8% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ2 2022
How to read this metric
Significant changes can indicate shifts in tax strategy, capital investment timing, or changes in accounting estimates.
Detailed definition
Deferred income taxes represent the temporary differences between the tax expense reported on the income statement and t...
Peer comparison
Standard line item for all large corporations subject to complex tax jurisdictions.
Metric ID:
cf_deferred_income_taxesHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$2.00B | -$2.73B | -$1.11B | -$2.33B | -$957.00M |
| YoY Change | — | -36.2% | +59.1% | -109.2% | +58.9% |
Range-$2.73B – -$957.00M
CAGR-16.8%
Avg YoY Growth-6.8%
Median YoY Growth+11.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's deferred taxes?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported deferred taxes of -$239.25M in Q4 2025.
- How has International Business Machines's deferred taxes changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's deferred taxes increased by 58.9% year-over-year, from -$582.50M to -$239.25M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's deferred taxes?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's deferred taxes has grown at a -16.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$2.00B to -$957.00M.
- What does deferred taxes mean?
- The difference between tax reported on financial statements and actual taxes owed to the government.