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Unrecognized tax benefits, settlements

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Unrecognized tax benefits, settlements remained flat by 0.0% to $1.58M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 56.6%, from $3.63M to $1.58M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026

How to read this metric

A decrease indicates the resolution of tax contingencies, which reduces future financial uncertainty.

Detailed definition

Captures the reduction in unrecognized tax benefits liability resulting from settlements reached with tax authorities. T...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure in the tax footnote regarding the resolution of uncertain tax positions.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_decreases_resulting_from_2f523f

Historical Data

3 years
 FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$0.00$14.50M$6.30M
YoY Change-56.6%
Range$0.00$14.50M
Avg YoY Growth-56.6%
Median YoY Growth-56.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals's unrecognized tax benefits, settlements?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) reported unrecognized tax benefits, settlements of $1.58M in Q4 2025.
How has Vertex Pharmaceuticals's unrecognized tax benefits, settlements changed year-over-year?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals's unrecognized tax benefits, settlements decreased by 56.6% year-over-year, from $3.63M to $1.58M.
What does unrecognized tax benefits, settlements mean?
The decrease in tax liability reserves resulting from settled tax disputes.