Discontinued — last reported Q2 '19

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Unrecognized tax benefits

SBA Communications Unrecognized tax benefits increased by 7.2% to $14.92M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ2 2019

How to read this metric

An increase suggests more aggressive tax positions or increased scrutiny from tax authorities, while a decrease indicates resolution of tax uncertainties.

Detailed definition

Represents the total amount of tax benefits that have been taken or are expected to be taken in tax returns but have not...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure for large multinational corporations; peers with complex global tax structures typically report significant balances.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$0.00$14.20M$13.91M$14.92M
QoQ Change-2.1%+7.2%
YoY Change-2.1%+7.2%
Range$0.00$14.92M
Avg YoY Growth+2.6%
Median YoY Growth+2.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SBA Communications's unrecognized tax benefits?
SBA Communications (SBAC) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $14.92M in Q4 2025.
What does unrecognized tax benefits mean?
The total value of tax positions taken that are not yet fully recognized in financial reporting due to uncertainty.