Tax
Foreign Tax (Deferred)
SBA Communications Foreign Tax (Deferred) remained flat by 0.0% to $23.17M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 449.2%, from -$6.64M to $23.17M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Foreign Tax (Deferred) shows an upward trend with a 76.7% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 27, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher future tax liabilities in foreign jurisdictions due to timing differences, while a decrease may indicate the reversal of such liabilities.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the portion of the total deferred income tax provision attributable to foreign jurisdictions. It...
Peer comparison
Common in multinational corporations with significant international tax footprints.
Metric ID:
msft_deferred_foreign_tax_expenseHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$9.52M | $32.78M | $52.00M | -$26.54M | $92.69M |
| YoY Change | — | +444.5% | +58.6% | -151.0% | +449.2% |
Range-$26.54M – $92.69M
CAGR+76.7%
Avg YoY Growth+200.3%
Median YoY Growth+251.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is SBA Communications's foreign tax (deferred)?
- SBA Communications (SBAC) reported foreign tax (deferred) of $23.17M in Q4 2025.
- How has SBA Communications's foreign tax (deferred) changed year-over-year?
- SBA Communications's foreign tax (deferred) increased by 449.2% year-over-year, from -$6.64M to $23.17M.
- What is the long-term trend for SBA Communications's foreign tax (deferred)?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), SBA Communications's foreign tax (deferred) has grown at a 76.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$9.52M to $92.69M.
- What does foreign tax (deferred) mean?
- The amount of deferred income tax expense specifically related to foreign operations.