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Unrecognized tax benefits
Blackstone Unrecognized tax benefits increased by 25.5% to $315.6M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 25.5%, from $251.46M to $315.6M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecognized tax benefits shows an upward trend with a 57.1% 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 reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 27, 2026
How to read this metric
A decrease is generally positive as it suggests tax positions are being resolved or the statute of limitations has passed.
Detailed definition
This represents the amount of tax benefits that have been taken on tax returns but are not recognized in the financial s...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure in tax footnotes; peers with global operations often carry these reserves for cross-border tax disputes.
Metric ID:
other_unrecognized_tax_benefitsHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $47.5M | $153.62M | $210.78M | $251.46M | $315.6M |
| QoQ Change | — | +223.4% | +37.2% | +19.3% | +25.5% |
| YoY Change | — | +223.4% | +37.2% | +19.3% | +25.5% |
Range$47.5M – $315.6M
CAGR+564.4%
Avg YoY Growth+76.4%
Median YoY Growth+31.4%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blackstone's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Blackstone (BX) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $315.6M in Q4 2025.
- How has Blackstone's unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
- Blackstone's unrecognized tax benefits increased by 25.5% year-over-year, from $251.46M to $315.6M.
- What is the long-term trend for Blackstone's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Blackstone's unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a 57.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $32.93M to $315.6M.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- Tax savings claimed by the company that might be disallowed by tax authorities, creating a potential financial risk.