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Changes in unrecognized tax benefits
ServiceNow Changes in unrecognized tax benefits remained flat by 0.0% to 0.1% in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 150.0%, from 0.1% to 0.1%. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Changes in unrecognized tax benefits shows a downward trend with a -25.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Jan 29, 2026
How to read this metric
A lower impact suggests stability in tax positions and reduced exposure to tax-related litigation.
Detailed definition
The percentage impact on the effective tax rate resulting from changes in unrecognized tax benefits. This metric isolate...
Peer comparison
Standard component of the effective tax rate reconciliation table.
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other_effective_income_tax_rate_reconciliation_tax_conti_ef495cHistorical Data
3 years
| FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| YoY Change | — | -77.8% | +150.0% |
Range0.2% – 0.9%
CAGR-25.5%
Avg YoY Growth+36.1%
Median YoY Growth+36.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ServiceNow's changes in unrecognized tax benefits?
- ServiceNow (NOW) reported changes in unrecognized tax benefits of 0.1% in Q4 2025.
- How has ServiceNow's changes in unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
- ServiceNow's changes in unrecognized tax benefits increased by 150.0% year-over-year, from 0.1% to 0.1%.
- What is the long-term trend for ServiceNow's changes in unrecognized tax benefits?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), ServiceNow's changes in unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a -25.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 0.9% to 0.5%.
- What does changes in unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- The percentage impact on the effective tax rate caused by changes in reserves for uncertain tax positions.