Tax
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Prior Period Decreases
ServiceNow Unrecognized Tax Benefits Prior Period Decreases remained flat by 0.0% to $750.00K in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 50.0%, from $500.00K to $750.00K. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Jan 29, 2026
How to read this metric
A decrease often signals the successful resolution of tax uncertainties or the expiration of audit risks.
Detailed definition
Represents the reduction in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits due to changes in tax positions originally taken...
Peer comparison
Standard component of the tax uncertainty reconciliation provided by most large public companies.
Metric ID:
adi_unrecognized_tax_benefits_prior_period_decreasesHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.00 | $1.00M | $0.00 | $2.00M | $3.00M |
| YoY Change | — | — | -100.0% | — | +50.0% |
Range$0.00 – $3.00M
Avg YoY Growth-25.0%
Median YoY Growth-25.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ServiceNow's unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases?
- ServiceNow (NOW) reported unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases of $750.00K in Q4 2025.
- How has ServiceNow's unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases changed year-over-year?
- ServiceNow's unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases increased by 50.0% year-over-year, from $500.00K to $750.00K.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases mean?
- The reduction in tax liability reserves due to resolving or clarifying tax positions from previous years.