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Deferred taxes

ServiceNow Deferred taxes remained flat by 0.0% to $62.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 156.1%, from $24.5M to $62.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Deferred taxes shows an upward trend with a 64.8% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Jan 29, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in deferred tax expense suggests higher future tax liabilities, while a benefit indicates future tax savings or reversals of temporary differences.

Detailed definition

This represents the non-cash portion of the income tax provision resulting from temporary differences between the carryi...

Peer comparison

Standard line item in income tax reconciliations for all public companies.

Metric ID: other_deferred_income_tax_expense_benefit

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value-$34M$15M-$857M$98M$251M
YoY Change+144.1%<-999%+111.4%+156.1%
Range-$857M$251M
CAGR+64.8%
Avg YoY Growth<-999%
Median YoY Growth+127.8%
Current Streak2 years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ServiceNow's deferred taxes?
ServiceNow (NOW) reported deferred taxes of $62.75M in Q4 2025.
How has ServiceNow's deferred taxes changed year-over-year?
ServiceNow's deferred taxes increased by 156.1% year-over-year, from $24.5M to $62.75M.
What is the long-term trend for ServiceNow's deferred taxes?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), ServiceNow's deferred taxes has grown at a 64.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$34M to $251M.
What does deferred taxes mean?
The portion of income tax expense that will be paid or recovered in future periods due to timing differences.