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Changes in unrecognized tax benefits
ConocoPhillips Changes in unrecognized tax benefits remained flat by 0.0% to -$2.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 79.6%, from -$13.50M to -$2.75M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Changes in unrecognized tax benefits shows an upward trend with a -81.2% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 17, 2026
How to read this metric
A decrease often signals the resolution of tax audits or the expiration of risk periods, while an increase suggests new tax uncertainties.
Detailed definition
Represents the net change in liabilities for uncertain tax positions during the reporting period. This reflects adjustme...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported by large multinational corporations under tax reconciliation disclosures.
Metric ID:
other_income_tax_reconciliation_tax_contingenciesHistorical Data
3 years
| FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$312.00M | -$54.00M | -$11.00M |
| YoY Change | — | +82.7% | +79.6% |
Range-$312.00M – -$11.00M
CAGR-81.2%
Avg YoY Growth+81.2%
Median YoY Growth+81.2%
Current Streak2+ years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ConocoPhillips's changes in unrecognized tax benefits?
- ConocoPhillips (COP) reported changes in unrecognized tax benefits of -$2.75M in Q4 2025.
- How has ConocoPhillips's changes in unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
- ConocoPhillips's changes in unrecognized tax benefits increased by 79.6% year-over-year, from -$13.50M to -$2.75M.
- What is the long-term trend for ConocoPhillips's changes in unrecognized tax benefits?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), ConocoPhillips's changes in unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a -81.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$312.00M to -$11.00M.
- What does changes in unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- The net change in reserves held for potential tax disputes or uncertain tax positions.