Discontinued — last reported Q1 '19
Unrecognized tax benefits
Arthur J. Gallagher Unrecognized tax benefits increased by 20.0% to $30.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Unrecognized tax benefits shows an upward trend with a 9.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A decrease suggests the resolution of tax audits or the expiration of statutes of limitations, while an increase suggests new tax positions with higher uncertainty.
Detailed definition
This represents the aggregate amount of tax benefits that have not been recognized in the financial statements because t...
Peer comparison
Peers generally maintain low levels of unrecognized tax benefits to minimize audit risk and financial statement volatility.
other_unrecognized_tax_benefitsHistorical Data
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $25.00M | $25.00M | $30.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +20.0% |
| YoY Change | — | +0.0% | +20.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Arthur J. Gallagher's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $30.00M in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for Arthur J. Gallagher's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Arthur J. Gallagher's unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a 9.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $25.00M to $30.00M.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- The total value of tax savings the company has claimed or expects to claim but has not yet recorded due to uncertainty.