Tax

Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reevaluation (Statute Lapse)

Cadence Design Systems Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reevaluation (Statute Lapse) remained flat by 0.0% to $1.03M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 29.8%, from $793.25K to $1.03M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reevaluation (Statute Lapse) shows an upward trend with a 10.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026

How to read this metric

A decrease indicates the removal of tax risk as the company is no longer liable for potential assessments on those specific historical positions.

Detailed definition

Represents the reduction in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits due to the expiration of the statute of limitati...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure in the tax footnote for all companies subject to multi-jurisdictional tax audits.

Metric ID: isrg_unrecognized_tax_benefits_statute_lapse

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$2.78M$7.43M$24.77M$3.17M$4.12M
YoY Change+167.5%+233.4%-87.2%+29.8%
Range$2.78M$24.77M
CAGR+10.3%
Avg YoY Growth+85.9%
Median YoY Growth+98.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cadence Design Systems's unrecognized tax benefits reevaluation (statute lapse)?
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported unrecognized tax benefits reevaluation (statute lapse) of $1.03M in Q4 2025.
How has Cadence Design Systems's unrecognized tax benefits reevaluation (statute lapse) changed year-over-year?
Cadence Design Systems's unrecognized tax benefits reevaluation (statute lapse) increased by 29.8% year-over-year, from $793.25K to $1.03M.
What is the long-term trend for Cadence Design Systems's unrecognized tax benefits reevaluation (statute lapse)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Cadence Design Systems's unrecognized tax benefits reevaluation (statute lapse) has grown at a 10.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.78M to $4.12M.
What does unrecognized tax benefits reevaluation (statute lapse) mean?
The reduction in tax liability reserves because the time limit for tax authorities to audit a past return has expired.