Tax
Current income tax expense (benefit)
SBA Communications Current income tax expense (benefit) remained flat by 0.0% to $20.78M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 124.2%, from $9.27M to $20.78M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Current income tax expense (benefit) shows an upward trend with a 37.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 27, 2026
How to read this metric
Reflects the immediate cash impact of tax obligations on the company.
Detailed definition
The total current income tax expense or benefit for the period, representing the amount of taxes expected to be paid to...
Peer comparison
Standard component of the income tax provision.
Metric ID:
cat_current_income_tax_expenseHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $23.45M | $33.14M | $46.46M | $37.08M | $83.13M |
| YoY Change | — | +41.3% | +40.2% | -20.2% | +124.2% |
Range$23.45M – $83.13M
CAGR+37.2%
Avg YoY Growth+46.4%
Median YoY Growth+40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is SBA Communications's current income tax expense (benefit)?
- SBA Communications (SBAC) reported current income tax expense (benefit) of $20.78M in Q4 2025.
- How has SBA Communications's current income tax expense (benefit) changed year-over-year?
- SBA Communications's current income tax expense (benefit) increased by 124.2% year-over-year, from $9.27M to $20.78M.
- What is the long-term trend for SBA Communications's current income tax expense (benefit)?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), SBA Communications's current income tax expense (benefit) has grown at a 37.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $23.45M to $83.13M.
- What does current income tax expense (benefit) mean?
- The total tax amount currently due to or from tax authorities.