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Changes in unrecognized tax benefits
Thermo Fisher Scientific Changes in unrecognized tax benefits increased by 103.6% to $1.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 103.6%, from -$28.00M to $1.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026
How to read this metric
A decrease in reserves may signal the resolution of tax audits or a reduction in tax-related legal risk.
Detailed definition
Represents the net change in reserves for uncertain tax positions, often referred to as unrecognized tax benefits. This...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure under ASC 740 for companies with complex tax structures.
Metric ID:
other_income_tax_reconciliation_tax_contingenciesHistorical Data
8 periods
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $9.00M | -$1.00M | $1.00M | $240.00M | -$45.00M | $21.00M | -$28.00M | $1.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -111.1% | +200.0% | >999% | -118.8% | +146.7% | -233.3% | +103.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | >999% | <-999% | >999% | -111.7% | +103.6% |
Range-$45.00M – $240.00M
CAGR-71.5%
Avg YoY Growth+31.7%
Median YoY Growth+103.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thermo Fisher Scientific's changes in unrecognized tax benefits?
- Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) reported changes in unrecognized tax benefits of $1.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Thermo Fisher Scientific's changes in unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
- Thermo Fisher Scientific's changes in unrecognized tax benefits increased by 103.6% year-over-year, from -$28.00M to $1.00M.
- What does changes in unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- The net change in the company's reserves for potential tax disputes or uncertain tax positions.