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Unrecognized tax benefit, penalty expense (benefit)

GE Vernova Unrecognized tax benefit, penalty expense (benefit) remained flat by 0.0% to $11.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 314.3%, from -$5.25M to $11.25M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Unrecognized tax benefit, penalty expense (benefit) shows an upward trend with a 59.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025Jan 29, 2026

How to read this metric

Any penalty expense indicates a high level of risk regarding the validity of tax positions taken.

Detailed definition

The expense recognized for potential penalties related to uncertain tax positions. This represents the punitive componen...

Peer comparison

Reported by companies to quantify the potential downside of tax audits.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_income_tax_penalties_expense

Historical Data

4 years
 FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value-$11.00M$8.00M-$21.00M$45.00M
YoY Change+172.7%-362.5%+314.3%
Range-$21.00M$45.00M
CAGR+59.9%
Avg YoY Growth+41.5%
Median YoY Growth+172.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GE Vernova's unrecognized tax benefit, penalty expense (benefit)?
GE Vernova (GEV) reported unrecognized tax benefit, penalty expense (benefit) of $11.25M in Q4 2025.
How has GE Vernova's unrecognized tax benefit, penalty expense (benefit) changed year-over-year?
GE Vernova's unrecognized tax benefit, penalty expense (benefit) increased by 314.3% year-over-year, from -$5.25M to $11.25M.
What is the long-term trend for GE Vernova's unrecognized tax benefit, penalty expense (benefit)?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), GE Vernova's unrecognized tax benefit, penalty expense (benefit) has grown at a 59.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$11.00M to $45.00M.
What does unrecognized tax benefit, penalty expense (benefit) mean?
Penalties accrued for uncertain tax positions.