Tax

Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reevaluation (Statute Lapse)

ConocoPhillips Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reevaluation (Statute Lapse) remained flat by 0.0% to $3.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 31.6%, from $4.75M to $3.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reevaluation (Statute Lapse) shows a downward trend with a -27.9% 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 17, 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$48.00M$75.00M$224.00M$19.00M$13.00M
YoY Change+56.3%+198.7%-91.5%-31.6%
Range$13.00M$224.00M
CAGR-27.9%
Avg YoY Growth+33.0%
Median YoY Growth+12.3%
Current Streak2 years decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ConocoPhillips's unrecognized tax benefits reevaluation (statute lapse)?
ConocoPhillips (COP) reported unrecognized tax benefits reevaluation (statute lapse) of $3.25M in Q4 2025.
How has ConocoPhillips's unrecognized tax benefits reevaluation (statute lapse) changed year-over-year?
ConocoPhillips's unrecognized tax benefits reevaluation (statute lapse) decreased by 31.6% year-over-year, from $4.75M to $3.25M.
What is the long-term trend for ConocoPhillips's unrecognized tax benefits reevaluation (statute lapse)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), ConocoPhillips's unrecognized tax benefits reevaluation (statute lapse) has grown at a -27.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $48.00M to $13.00M.
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.