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ServiceNow Foreign remained flat by 0.0% to $38.5M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 38.7%, from $27.75M to $38.5M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Foreign shows an upward trend with a 47.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Jan 29, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests expanding international profitability or changes in foreign tax laws, while a decrease may signal reduced international operations or effective tax optimization.

Detailed definition

Reflects the total income tax expense incurred in jurisdictions outside the company's home country. This metric is essen...

Peer comparison

Common for multinational enterprises; highly dependent on the geographic mix of global revenue.

Metric ID: other_income_tax_paid_foreign_after_refund_received

Historical Data

3 years
 FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$71M$111M$154M
YoY Change+56.3%+38.7%
Range$71M$154M
CAGR+47.3%
Avg YoY Growth+47.5%
Median YoY Growth+47.5%
Current Streak2+ years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ServiceNow's foreign?
ServiceNow (NOW) reported foreign of $38.5M in Q4 2025.
How has ServiceNow's foreign changed year-over-year?
ServiceNow's foreign increased by 38.7% year-over-year, from $27.75M to $38.5M.
What is the long-term trend for ServiceNow's foreign?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), ServiceNow's foreign has grown at a 47.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $71M to $154M.
What does foreign mean?
The amount of income tax paid to foreign government authorities.