Operating

Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes

Williams Companies Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes increased by 224.1% to $256.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 22.5%, from $209.00M to $256.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes shows relatively stable performance with a -0.2% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ3 2025Nov 3, 2025

How to read this metric

Changes often signal shifts in capital expenditure timing or tax strategy.

Detailed definition

This reflects the timing differences between when income or expenses are recognized for financial reporting versus tax r...

Peer comparison

Standard line item for companies with significant capital investment and tax depreciation.

Metric ID: operating_deferred_income_tax_expense_benefit_from_conti_2f88f2

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$127.25M$127.25M$127.25M$107.75M$107.75M$107.75M$107.75M$283.00M$144.00M$159.00M$365.00M$152.00M$106.00M$209.00M$39.00M$107.00M$79.00M$256.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%-15.3%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+162.6%-49.1%+10.4%+129.6%-58.4%-30.3%+97.2%-81.3%+174.4%-26.2%+224.1%
YoY Change-15.3%-15.3%-15.3%+162.6%+33.6%+47.6%+238.7%-46.3%-26.4%+31.4%-89.3%-29.6%-25.5%+22.5%
Range$39.00M$365.00M
CAGR+17.9%
Avg YoY Growth+19.5%
Median YoY Growth-15.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williams Companies's provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes?
Williams Companies (WMB) reported provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes of $256.00M in Q3 2025.
How has Williams Companies's provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes changed year-over-year?
Williams Companies's provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes increased by 22.5% year-over-year, from $209.00M to $256.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Williams Companies's provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Williams Companies's provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes has grown at a -0.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $509.00M to $506.00M.
What does provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes mean?
Tax expenses or benefits that will be paid or realized in future periods.