Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Blackrock Unrecognized Tax Benefits decreased by 1.2% to $511M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.2%, from $517M to $511M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits shows a downward trend with a -15.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher tax uncertainty or aggressive tax planning, while a decrease suggests resolution of tax audits or expiration of statutes of limitations.
Detailed definition
This represents the aggregate amount of tax benefits associated with uncertain tax positions that have not been recogniz...
Peer comparison
Common in large multinational corporations; peers with complex global operations often carry higher balances.
unrecognized_tax_benefitsHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.02B | $912M | $749M | $517M | $511M |
| QoQ Change | — | -10.8% | -17.9% | -31.0% | -1.2% |
| YoY Change | — | -10.8% | -17.9% | -31.0% | -1.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blackrock's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Blackrock (BLK) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $511M in Q4 2025.
- How has Blackrock's unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
- Blackrock's unrecognized tax benefits decreased by 1.2% year-over-year, from $517M to $511M.
- What is the long-term trend for Blackrock's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Blackrock's unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a -15.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.02B to $511M.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- The total value of tax savings claimed or expected that the company has not yet fully recognized due to tax uncertainty.