Supplemental
Taxes Paid
Synopsys Taxes Paid remained flat by 0.0% to $128.18M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 24.6%, from $170.02M to $128.18M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Taxes Paid shows an upward trend with a 36.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionSupplemental
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
Significant divergence from income statement tax expense can signal timing differences, tax credits, or the impact of international tax strategies.
Detailed definition
The actual amount of cash disbursed to tax authorities for corporate income taxes during the period, as opposed to the a...
Peer comparison
Global corporations often have complex cash tax profiles due to varying international tax jurisdictions and repatriation activities.
Metric ID:
cf_income_taxes_paidHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $149.76M | $167.77M | $97.96M | $680.06M | $512.71M |
| YoY Change | — | +12.0% | -41.6% | +594.3% | -24.6% |
Range$97.96M – $680.06M
CAGR+36.0%
Avg YoY Growth+135.0%
Median YoY Growth-6.3%
Taxes Paid at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Synopsys's taxes paid?
- Synopsys (SNPS) reported taxes paid of $128.18M in Q3 2025.
- How has Synopsys's taxes paid changed year-over-year?
- Synopsys's taxes paid decreased by 24.6% year-over-year, from $170.02M to $128.18M.
- What is the long-term trend for Synopsys's taxes paid?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Synopsys's taxes paid has grown at a 36.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $149.76M to $512.71M.
- What does taxes paid mean?
- The actual amount of cash the company sent to the government for taxes this year.