What is PepsiCo's reserves for income taxes?

PepsiCo (PEP) reported reserves for income taxes of $2.40B in Q4 2025.

How has PepsiCo's reserves for income taxes changed year-over-year?

PepsiCo's reserves for income taxes increased by 4.3% year-over-year, from $2.30B to $2.40B.

What is the long-term trend for PepsiCo's reserves for income taxes?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), PepsiCo's reserves for income taxes has grown at a 8.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.60B to $2.40B.

What does reserves for income taxes mean?

Funds set aside to cover potential future tax payments from uncertain tax positions.

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Reserves For Income Taxes

PepsiCo Reserves For Income Taxes increased by 4.3% to $2.40B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.3%, from $2.30B to $2.40B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Reserves For Income Taxes shows an upward trend with a 8.4% 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 reportedQ4 2025Feb 3, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher perceived tax risk or ongoing disputes with tax authorities.

Detailed definition

This represents the amount set aside to cover potential tax liabilities arising from uncertain tax positions or ongoing...

Peer comparison

Common in multinational corporations; levels depend on the aggressiveness of tax strategies and geographic complexity.

Metric ID: other_reserves_for_income_taxes

Historical Data

5 periods

	Q4 '21	Q4 '22	Q4 '23	Q4 '24	Q4 '25
Value	$1.90B	$1.90B	$2.10B	$2.30B	$2.40B
QoQ Change	—	+0.0%	+10.5%	+9.5%	+4.3%
YoY Change	—	+0.0%	+10.5%	+9.5%	+4.3%

Range$1.90B – $2.40B

CAGR+26.3%

Avg YoY Growth+6.1%

Median YoY Growth+6.9%

Current Streak4+ quarters growth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PepsiCo's reserves for income taxes?: PepsiCo (PEP) reported reserves for income taxes of $2.40B in Q4 2025.
How has PepsiCo's reserves for income taxes changed year-over-year?: PepsiCo's reserves for income taxes increased by 4.3% year-over-year, from $2.30B to $2.40B.
What is the long-term trend for PepsiCo's reserves for income taxes?: Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), PepsiCo's reserves for income taxes has grown at a 8.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.60B to $2.40B.
What does reserves for income taxes mean?: Funds set aside to cover potential future tax payments from uncertain tax positions.