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Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits

Hubbell Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits increased by 10.5% to $9.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 10.5%, from $8.60M to $9.50M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits shows an upward trend with a 5.4% 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 2016
Last reportedQ4 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

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$7.60M$6.70M$7.90M$8.60M$9.50M
QoQ Change-11.8%+17.9%+8.9%+10.5%
YoY Change-11.8%+17.9%+8.9%+10.5%
Range$6.70M$9.50M
CAGR+25.0%
Avg YoY Growth+6.3%
Median YoY Growth+9.7%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hubbell's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits?
Hubbell (HUBB) reported penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits of $9.50M in Q4 2025.
How has Hubbell's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
Hubbell's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits increased by 10.5% year-over-year, from $8.60M to $9.50M.
What is the long-term trend for Hubbell's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Hubbell's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a 5.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $7.30M to $9.50M.
What does penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits mean?
The total interest and penalties accrued on uncertain tax positions.