Tax
Deferred Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
3M Deferred Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) remained flat by 0.0% to $22.5M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 433.3%, from -$6.75M to $22.5M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Deferred Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) shows an upward trend with a 5.7% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 3, 2026
How to read this metric
Significant changes may indicate shifts in long-term tax planning or changes in foreign tax accounting standards.
Detailed definition
Represents the deferred portion of income tax expense or benefit arising from foreign operations. It accounts for timing...
Peer comparison
Reported by companies with significant international tax footprints.
Metric ID:
cat_deferred_foreign_tax_expenseHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $72M | $4M | -$122M | -$27M | $90M |
| YoY Change | — | -94.4% | <-999% | +77.9% | +433.3% |
Range-$122M – $90M
CAGR+5.7%
Avg YoY Growth-683.3%
Median YoY Growth-8.3%
Current Streak2 years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 3M's deferred foreign tax expense (benefit)?
- 3M (MMM) reported deferred foreign tax expense (benefit) of $22.5M in Q4 2025.
- How has 3M's deferred foreign tax expense (benefit) changed year-over-year?
- 3M's deferred foreign tax expense (benefit) increased by 433.3% year-over-year, from -$6.75M to $22.5M.
- What is the long-term trend for 3M's deferred foreign tax expense (benefit)?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), 3M's deferred foreign tax expense (benefit) has grown at a 5.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $72M to $90M.
- What does deferred foreign tax expense (benefit) mean?
- The portion of foreign income tax expense or benefit that is deferred to future periods.