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Unrecognized tax benefits, settlements
Caterpillar Unrecognized tax benefits, settlements remained flat by 0.0% to $7.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 51.7%, from $15.00M to $7.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Unrecognized tax benefits, settlements shows an upward trend with a 4.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026
How to read this metric
A decrease indicates the resolution of tax uncertainty, potentially leading to cash outflows or the release of tax reserves.
Detailed definition
Represents the reduction in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits due to successful settlements with tax authoriti...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported by large multinationals as 'settlements of uncertain tax positions'.
Metric ID:
other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_decreases_resulting_from_2f523fHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $24.00M | $840.00M | $27.00M | $60.00M | $29.00M |
| YoY Change | — | >999% | -96.8% | +122.2% | -51.7% |
Range$24.00M – $840.00M
CAGR+4.8%
Avg YoY Growth+843.4%
Median YoY Growth+35.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's unrecognized tax benefits, settlements?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported unrecognized tax benefits, settlements of $7.25M in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's unrecognized tax benefits, settlements changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's unrecognized tax benefits, settlements decreased by 51.7% year-over-year, from $15.00M to $7.25M.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's unrecognized tax benefits, settlements?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Caterpillar's unrecognized tax benefits, settlements has grown at a 4.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $24.00M to $29.00M.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits, settlements mean?
- The decrease in tax liability reserves resulting from settled tax disputes.