Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits
Merck & Co. Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits increased by 24.9% to $546.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 24.9%, from $437.00M to $546.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits shows an upward trend with a 21.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
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.
other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_income_tax_penalties_and_f243c1Historical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $192.00M | $256.00M | $388.00M | $437.00M | $546.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +33.3% | +51.6% | +12.6% | +24.9% |
| YoY Change | — | +33.3% | +51.6% | +12.6% | +24.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Merck & Co.'s penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) reported penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits of $546.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Merck & Co.'s penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
- Merck & Co.'s penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits increased by 24.9% year-over-year, from $437.00M to $546.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Merck & Co.'s penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Merck & Co.'s penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a 21.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $205.00M to $546.00M.
- What does penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- The total interest and penalties accrued on uncertain tax positions.