Discontinued — last reported Q3 '18

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Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits

Mondelez International Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits increased by 0.5% to $191.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.5%, from $190.00M to $191.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits shows an upward trend with a 2.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2018

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher tax uncertainty or aggressive tax planning, while a decrease suggests resolution of tax audits or lower risk exposure.

Detailed definition

The cumulative amount of penalties and interest accrued related to tax positions that do not meet the threshold for reco...

Peer comparison

Commonly disclosed by large financial institutions; high values relative to equity may signal aggressive tax accounting.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_income_tax_penalties_and_f243c1

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$173.00M$162.00M$173.00M$190.00M$191.00M
QoQ Change-6.4%+6.8%+9.8%+0.5%
YoY Change-6.4%+6.8%+9.8%+0.5%
Range$162.00M$191.00M
CAGR+10.4%
Avg YoY Growth+2.7%
Median YoY Growth+3.7%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mondelez International's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits?
Mondelez International (MDLZ) reported penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits of $191.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Mondelez International's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
Mondelez International's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits increased by 0.5% year-over-year, from $190.00M to $191.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Mondelez International's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Mondelez International's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a 2.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $170.00M to $191.00M.
What does penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits mean?
Accrued costs for potential tax penalties and interest on uncertain tax positions.