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Additions for tax positions of prior years
Caterpillar Additions for tax positions of prior years remained flat by 0.0% to $8.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 28.6%, from $12.25M to $8.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Additions for tax positions of prior years shows a downward trend with a -5.0% 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
An increase may signal that previous tax positions are being re-evaluated as more risky than originally estimated.
Detailed definition
This represents the increase in unrecognized tax benefits due to tax positions taken in prior reporting periods. It capt...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure in the tax footnote of corporate financial statements.
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other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_increases_resulting_from_bb8d5fHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $43.00M | $91.00M | $42.00M | $49.00M | $35.00M |
| YoY Change | — | +111.6% | -53.8% | +16.7% | -28.6% |
Range$35.00M – $91.00M
CAGR-5.0%
Avg YoY Growth+11.5%
Median YoY Growth-6.0%
Additions for tax positions of prior years at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's additions for tax positions of prior years?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported additions for tax positions of prior years of $8.75M in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's additions for tax positions of prior years changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's additions for tax positions of prior years decreased by 28.6% year-over-year, from $12.25M to $8.75M.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's additions for tax positions of prior years?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Caterpillar's additions for tax positions of prior years has grown at a -5.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $43.00M to $35.00M.
- What does additions for tax positions of prior years mean?
- Increases in tax risks related to positions taken in previous years.