Discontinued — last reported Q2 '21

Non-Current Liabilities

Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued

Kimberly-Clark Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued increased by 9.3% to $59.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.3%, from $54.00M to $59.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued shows an upward trend with a 24.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ2 2021

How to read this metric

An increase suggests either a longer duration of unresolved tax issues or an increase in the underlying uncertain tax positions.

Detailed definition

This represents the cumulative accrual of interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions. It reflects th...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure for large firms; peers in highly regulated industries often maintain these reserves.

Metric ID: unrecognized_tax_benefits_interest_penalties

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$24.00M$35.00M$45.00M$54.00M$59.00M
QoQ Change—+45.8%+28.6%+20.0%+9.3%
YoY Change—+45.8%+28.6%+20.0%+9.3%
Range$24.00M – $59.00M
CAGR+145.8%
Avg YoY Growth+25.9%
Median YoY Growth+24.3%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kimberly-Clark's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued?
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reported unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued of $59.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Kimberly-Clark's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued changed year-over-year?
Kimberly-Clark's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued increased by 9.3% year-over-year, from $54.00M to $59.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Kimberly-Clark's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Kimberly-Clark's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued has grown at a 24.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $20.00M to $59.00M.
What does unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued mean?
The total interest and penalties the company has set aside for potential tax disputes.