Discontinued — last reported Q2 '19

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Unrecognized tax benefits

Tradeweb Markets Inc. Unrecognized tax benefits increased by 52.6% to $29.94M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 52.6%, from $19.62M to $29.94M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecognized tax benefits shows an upward trend with a 40.3% 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 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

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$7.01M$8.05M$10.52M$19.62M$29.94M
QoQ Change+14.9%+30.7%+86.6%+52.6%
YoY Change+14.9%+30.7%+86.6%+52.6%
Range$7.01M$29.94M
CAGR+327.4%
Avg YoY Growth+46.2%
Median YoY Growth+41.6%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tradeweb Markets Inc.'s unrecognized tax benefits?
Tradeweb Markets Inc. (TW) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $29.94M in Q4 2025.
How has Tradeweb Markets Inc.'s unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
Tradeweb Markets Inc.'s unrecognized tax benefits increased by 52.6% year-over-year, from $19.62M to $29.94M.
What is the long-term trend for Tradeweb Markets Inc.'s unrecognized tax benefits?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Tradeweb Markets Inc.'s unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a 40.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.51M to $29.94M.
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.