Non-Current Liabilities
Gross Interest and Penalties Accrued
Wells Fargo & Company Gross Interest and Penalties Accrued decreased by 264.2% to -$193.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Gross Interest and Penalties Accrued shows a downward trend with a -23.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase signals prolonged tax disputes or higher potential costs associated with tax uncertainty.
Detailed definition
The total interest and penalties accrued on uncertain tax positions. This reflects the cost of carrying tax positions th...
Peer comparison
Generally low for companies with conservative tax strategies; higher for those with active tax litigation.
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gross_interest_and_penalties_accruedHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $436.00M | -$29.00M | -$53.00M | -$193.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -106.7% | -82.8% | -264.2% |
| YoY Change | — | -106.7% | -82.8% | -264.2% |
Range-$193.00M – $436.00M
Avg YoY Growth-151.2%
Median YoY Growth-106.7%
Current Streak3+ quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wells Fargo & Company's gross interest and penalties accrued?
- Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) reported gross interest and penalties accrued of -$193.00M in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for Wells Fargo & Company's gross interest and penalties accrued?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Wells Fargo & Company's gross interest and penalties accrued has grown at a -23.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $436.00M to -$193.00M.
- What does gross interest and penalties accrued mean?
- The total cost of interest and fines related to disputed tax filings.