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Interest accrued

PepsiCo Interest accrued decreased by 4.1% to $450.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.1%, from $469.00M to $450.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Interest accrued shows an upward trend with a 5.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 3, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates growing interest costs due to prolonged tax uncertainties or disputes.

Detailed definition

This reflects the accrued interest expense associated with unrecognized tax benefits. It represents the cost of carrying...

Peer comparison

Peers with significant international tax footprints will show similar interest accruals.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_interest_on_income_taxes_089519

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$326.00M$292.00M$390.00M$469.00M$450.00M
QoQ Change-10.4%+33.6%+20.3%-4.1%
YoY Change-10.4%+33.6%+20.3%-4.1%
Range$292.00M$469.00M
CAGR+38.0%
Avg YoY Growth+9.8%
Median YoY Growth+8.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PepsiCo's interest accrued?
PepsiCo (PEP) reported interest accrued of $450.00M in Q4 2025.
How has PepsiCo's interest accrued changed year-over-year?
PepsiCo's interest accrued decreased by 4.1% year-over-year, from $469.00M to $450.00M.
What is the long-term trend for PepsiCo's interest accrued?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), PepsiCo's interest accrued has grown at a 5.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $338.00M to $450.00M.
What does interest accrued mean?
The interest cost associated with uncertain tax positions.