Operating

Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Including Discontinued Operations

Willis Towers Watson Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Including Discontinued Operations decreased by 125.6% to -$30.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 30.4%, from -$23.00M to -$30.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Including Discontinued Operations shows a downward trend with a -50.7% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

Fluctuations reflect changes in tax strategy, depreciation methods, or temporary differences in revenue recognition.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the timing differences between when income taxes are recognized for financial reporting and when th...

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Metric ID: operating_deferred_income_tax_expense_benefit_including__e12bc5

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$56.50M$56.50M$56.50M-$17.00M-$28.00M-$47.00M-$15.00M-$22.00M-$21.00M-$51.00M-$9.00M-$16.00M-$354.00M-$23.00M-$47.00M$8.00M$117.00M-$30.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%-130.1%-64.7%-67.9%+68.1%-46.7%+4.5%-142.9%+82.4%-77.8%<-999%+93.5%-104.3%+117.0%>999%-125.6%
YoY Change-149.6%-183.2%+11.8%+21.4%+55.3%+40.0%+27.3%<-999%-155.6%-193.8%+102.3%-30.4%
Range-$354.00M$117.00M
CAGR-13.8%
Avg YoY Growth-170.0%
Median YoY Growth-9.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willis Towers Watson's deferred income tax expense benefit including discontinued operations?
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) reported deferred income tax expense benefit including discontinued operations of -$30.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Willis Towers Watson's deferred income tax expense benefit including discontinued operations changed year-over-year?
Willis Towers Watson's deferred income tax expense benefit including discontinued operations decreased by 30.4% year-over-year, from -$23.00M to -$30.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Willis Towers Watson's deferred income tax expense benefit including discontinued operations?
Over 2 years (2021 to 2025), Willis Towers Watson's deferred income tax expense benefit including discontinued operations has grown at a -50.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $226.00M to $55.00M.
What does deferred income tax expense benefit including discontinued operations mean?
The non-cash impact of timing differences between accounting taxes and actual taxes paid.