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Additions for tax positions of prior years

ConocoPhillips Additions for tax positions of prior years remained flat by 0.0% to $3.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 89.8%, from $31.75M to $3.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Additions for tax positions of prior years shows a downward trend with a -47.9% 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 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 17, 2026

How to read this metric

Increases may signal that previous tax positions are being challenged or that the company has identified new risks in historical filings.

Detailed definition

Captures the increase in unrecognized tax benefits related to tax positions taken in prior reporting periods. This adjus...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure for multinational entities reconciling changes in uncertain tax positions over time.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_increases_resulting_from_bb8d5f

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$177.00M$6.00M$1.00M$127.00M$13.00M
YoY Change-96.6%-83.3%>999%-89.8%
Range$1.00M$177.00M
CAGR-47.9%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth-86.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ConocoPhillips's additions for tax positions of prior years?
ConocoPhillips (COP) reported additions for tax positions of prior years of $3.25M in Q4 2025.
How has ConocoPhillips's additions for tax positions of prior years changed year-over-year?
ConocoPhillips's additions for tax positions of prior years decreased by 89.8% year-over-year, from $31.75M to $3.25M.
What is the long-term trend for ConocoPhillips's additions for tax positions of prior years?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), ConocoPhillips's additions for tax positions of prior years has grown at a -47.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $177.00M to $13.00M.
What does additions for tax positions of prior years mean?
The increase in tax uncertainty related to positions taken in previous years.