Discontinued — last reported Q2 '21
Caterpillar Gross Interest and Penalties Accrued increased by 41.1% to $268.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 41.1%, from $190.00M to $268.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Gross Interest and Penalties Accrued shows relatively stable performance with a 0.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Rising accruals indicate prolonged tax disputes or increasing interest rates applied to outstanding tax liabilities.
This represents the cumulative interest and penalties accrued specifically related to uncertain tax positions. It serves...
Commonly disclosed by large-cap companies; levels correlate with the duration and complexity of ongoing tax audits.
gross_interest_and_penalties_accrued| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $297.00M | $95.00M | $135.00M | $190.00M | $268.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -68.0% | +42.1% | +40.7% | +41.1% |
| YoY Change | — | -68.0% | +42.1% | +40.7% | +41.1% |
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