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Increases based on tax positions related to the current period

Morgan Stanley Increases based on tax positions related to the current period remained flat by 0.0% to $52.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.5%, from $50.50M to $52.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Increases based on tax positions related to the current period shows relatively stable performance with a 1.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates the adoption of new, potentially aggressive tax positions, while a decrease suggests a more conservative approach to current-year tax filings.

Detailed definition

Reflects the increase in unrecognized tax benefits specifically attributable to tax positions taken during the current r...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure for companies with complex tax structures; peers will report similar adjustments in tax reconciliation tables.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_increases_resulting_from_2c3b66

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$201.00M$256.00M$147.00M$202.00M$211.00M
YoY Change+27.4%-42.6%+37.4%+4.5%
Range$147.00M$256.00M
CAGR+1.2%
Avg YoY Growth+6.7%
Median YoY Growth+15.9%
Current Streak2 years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morgan Stanley's increases based on tax positions related to the current period?
Morgan Stanley (MS) reported increases based on tax positions related to the current period of $52.75M in Q4 2025.
How has Morgan Stanley's increases based on tax positions related to the current period changed year-over-year?
Morgan Stanley's increases based on tax positions related to the current period increased by 4.5% year-over-year, from $50.50M to $52.75M.
What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's increases based on tax positions related to the current period?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's increases based on tax positions related to the current period has grown at a 1.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $201.00M to $211.00M.
What does increases based on tax positions related to the current period mean?
New tax benefits claimed this year that are subject to potential challenge by tax authorities.