Tax

Unrecognized Tax Benefits Current Period Increases

Cadence Design Systems Unrecognized Tax Benefits Current Period Increases remained flat by 0.0% to $1.03M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 38.3%, from $1.67M to $1.03M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits Current Period Increases shows a downward trend with a -5.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher tax uncertainty or a more aggressive approach to tax planning.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the increase in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken during the current repor...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure in the 'Uncertain Tax Positions' section of tax footnotes.

Metric ID: is_adi_unrecognized_tax_benefits_current_period_increases

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$5.10M$2.66M$2.57M$6.67M$4.12M
YoY Change—-47.8%-3.6%+160.0%-38.3%
Range$2.57M – $6.67M
CAGR-5.2%
Avg YoY Growth+17.6%
Median YoY Growth-20.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cadence Design Systems's unrecognized tax benefits current period increases?
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported unrecognized tax benefits current period increases of $1.03M in Q4 2025.
How has Cadence Design Systems's unrecognized tax benefits current period increases changed year-over-year?
Cadence Design Systems's unrecognized tax benefits current period increases decreased by 38.3% year-over-year, from $1.67M to $1.03M.
What is the long-term trend for Cadence Design Systems's unrecognized tax benefits current period increases?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Cadence Design Systems's unrecognized tax benefits current period increases has grown at a -5.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.10M to $4.12M.
What does unrecognized tax benefits current period increases mean?
New tax reserves established for uncertain tax positions taken this year.