Discontinued — last reported Q4 '20

Tax

Foreign Tax (Current)

Morgan Stanley Foreign Tax (Current) remained flat by 0.0% to $383.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 23.4%, from $311.00M to $383.75M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Foreign Tax (Current) shows an upward trend with a 8.1% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2020

How to read this metric

Fluctuations often correlate with changes in international profitability or shifts in foreign tax regulatory environments.

Detailed definition

The portion of the total income tax provision that is currently payable to foreign governments based on international ea...

Peer comparison

Standard for multinational firms; used to evaluate the impact of global tax strategies.

Metric ID: msft_current_foreign_tax_expense

Historical Data

3 years
 FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$1.31B$1.24B$1.54B
YoY Change—-5.3%+23.4%
Range$1.24B – $1.54B
CAGR+8.1%
Avg YoY Growth+9.0%
Median YoY Growth+9.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morgan Stanley's foreign tax (current)?
Morgan Stanley (MS) reported foreign tax (current) of $383.75M in Q4 2025.
How has Morgan Stanley's foreign tax (current) changed year-over-year?
Morgan Stanley's foreign tax (current) increased by 23.4% year-over-year, from $311.00M to $383.75M.
What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's foreign tax (current)?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's foreign tax (current) has grown at a 8.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.31B to $1.54B.
What does foreign tax (current) mean?
The amount of income tax currently owed to foreign governments for the period.