Net operating/capital loss/tax credit carryforwards
3M Net operating/capital loss/tax credit carryforwards increased by 111.5% to $275M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 111.5%, from $130M to $275M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Net operating/capital loss/tax credit carryforwards shows an upward trend with a 13.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase indicates the accumulation of losses, while a decrease suggests the utilization of these losses to offset profits.
Detailed definition
This represents the value of tax assets derived from net operating losses (NOLs) or capital losses that can be carried f...
Peer comparison
Highly dependent on the company's recent profitability cycle; peers in turnaround phases often have higher carryforwards.
other_deferred_tax_assets_operating_loss_and_capital_los_72d439Historical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $120M | $120M | $91M | $130M | $275M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | -24.2% | +42.9% | +111.5% |
| YoY Change | — | +0.0% | -24.2% | +42.9% | +111.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 3M's net operating/capital loss/tax credit carryforwards?
- 3M (MMM) reported net operating/capital loss/tax credit carryforwards of $275M in Q4 2025.
- How has 3M's net operating/capital loss/tax credit carryforwards changed year-over-year?
- 3M's net operating/capital loss/tax credit carryforwards increased by 111.5% year-over-year, from $130M to $275M.
- What is the long-term trend for 3M's net operating/capital loss/tax credit carryforwards?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), 3M's net operating/capital loss/tax credit carryforwards has grown at a 13.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $148M to $275M.
- What does net operating/capital loss/tax credit carryforwards mean?
- The value of past losses that can be used to lower future tax bills.