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Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits

General Mills Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits increased by 11.6% to $27.00M in Q1 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits shows relatively stable performance with a 0.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025Jun 26, 2025

How to read this metric

An increasing trend suggests prolonged tax disputes or a higher likelihood of unfavorable audit outcomes.

Detailed definition

The cumulative amount of interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits. This reflects the financia...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly based on the aggressiveness of tax planning and the intensity of regulatory audits in the company's operating jurisdictions.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_income_tax_penalties_and_f243c1

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$26.60M$32.40M$24.20M$27.00M
QoQ Change+21.8%-25.3%+11.6%
YoY Change+21.8%-25.3%+11.6%
Range$24.20M$32.40M
Avg YoY Growth+2.7%
Median YoY Growth+11.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Mills's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits?
General Mills (GIS) reported penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits of $27.00M in Q1 2025.
What is the long-term trend for General Mills's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), General Mills's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a 0.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $26.60M to $27.00M.
What does penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits mean?
The total interest and penalties accrued on uncertain tax positions.