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Unrecognized tax benefits

Blackstone Unrecognized tax benefits increased by 25.5% to $315.60M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 25.5%, from $251.46M to $315.60M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecognized tax benefits shows an upward trend with a 57.1% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 27, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests more aggressive tax positions or increased scrutiny from tax authorities, while a decrease indicates resolution of tax uncertainties.

Detailed definition

Represents the total amount of tax benefits that have been taken or are expected to be taken in tax returns but have not...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure for large multinational corporations; peers with complex global tax structures typically report significant balances.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$47.50M$153.62M$210.78M$251.46M$315.60M
QoQ Change+223.4%+37.2%+19.3%+25.5%
YoY Change+223.4%+37.2%+19.3%+25.5%
Range$47.50M$315.60M
CAGR+564.4%
Avg YoY Growth+76.4%
Median YoY Growth+31.4%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blackstone's unrecognized tax benefits?
Blackstone (BX) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $315.60M in Q4 2025.
How has Blackstone's unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
Blackstone's unrecognized tax benefits increased by 25.5% year-over-year, from $251.46M to $315.60M.
What is the long-term trend for Blackstone's unrecognized tax benefits?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Blackstone's unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a 57.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $32.93M to $315.60M.
What does unrecognized tax benefits mean?
The total value of tax positions taken that are not yet fully recognized in financial reporting due to uncertainty.