Tax

Effective Tax Rate, Continuing Operations

Thermo Fisher Scientific Effective Tax Rate, Continuing Operations decreased by 31.0% to $0.04 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026

How to read this metric

A lower rate generally indicates higher tax efficiency, while a significantly higher rate may suggest increased tax liabilities or geographic shifts in profitability.

Detailed definition

The ratio of income tax expense to income from continuing operations before taxes, representing the actual percentage of...

Peer comparison

Standard metric across all public companies; peers in the industrial gas sector typically target rates aligned with their geographic footprint.

Metric ID: cat_effective_tax_rate_continuing_operations

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value0.10
QoQ Change-31.0%
YoY Change-31.0%
Range00.1
Avg YoY Growth-31.0%
Median YoY Growth-31.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thermo Fisher Scientific's effective tax rate, continuing operations?
Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) reported effective tax rate, continuing operations of $0.04 in Q1 2026.
What does effective tax rate, continuing operations mean?
The actual percentage of pre-tax income paid in taxes from continuing business operations.