Tax

Deferred Tax

Constellation Brands Deferred Tax increased by 483.0% to $198.80M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 861.7%, from -$26.10M to $198.80M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), Deferred Tax shows an upward trend with a 56.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ4 2026Apr 22, 2026

How to read this metric

A large deferred tax benefit may indicate future tax liabilities, while a large expense may suggest future tax savings.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the portion of income tax expense that is deferred to future periods due to temporary differences...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting line item found in the tax reconciliation section of the income statement for most public companies.

Metric ID: msft_deferred_income_tax_expense_benefit

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26
Value-$98.70M$79.50M$77.70M$26.30M$21.50M$187.10M$9.80M$0.00-$300.00K$26.60M$1.90M$119.70M$25.00M-$203.50M-$5.70M-$26.10M$34.00M$243.60M$34.10M$198.80M
QoQ Change+180.5%-2.3%-66.2%-18.3%+770.2%-94.8%-100.0%>999%-92.9%>999%-79.1%-914.0%+97.2%-357.9%+230.3%+616.5%-86.0%+483.0%
YoY Change+121.8%+135.3%-87.4%-100.0%-101.4%-85.8%-80.6%>999%-865.0%-400.0%-121.8%+36.0%+219.7%+698.2%+861.7%
Range-$203.50M$243.60M
CAGR+15.9%
Avg YoY Growth+577.6%
Median YoY Growth-80.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Constellation Brands's deferred tax?
Constellation Brands (STZ) reported deferred tax of $198.80M in Q4 2025.
How has Constellation Brands's deferred tax changed year-over-year?
Constellation Brands's deferred tax increased by 861.7% year-over-year, from -$26.10M to $198.80M.
What is the long-term trend for Constellation Brands's deferred tax?
Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Constellation Brands's deferred tax has grown at a 56.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $84.80M to $510.50M.
What does deferred tax mean?
The portion of tax expense that is not currently payable but will be settled in future periods.