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Unrecognized tax benefit, interest expense (income)

Devon Energy Unrecognized tax benefit, interest expense (income) remained flat by 0.0% to $4.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 50.0%, from $3.00M to $4.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Unrecognized tax benefit, interest expense (income) shows an upward trend with a 106.0% 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 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 18, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in expense signals higher tax risk or prolonged disputes with tax authorities.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the interest expense or income accrued on uncertain tax positions. It represents the financial impact...

Peer comparison

Standard tax-related disclosure; peers with complex global operations often report this as part of their tax provision.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_interest_on_income_taxes_7e4431

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$1.00M$0.00$4.00M$12.00M$18.00M
YoY Change-100.0%+200.0%+50.0%
Range$0.00$18.00M
CAGR+106.0%
Avg YoY Growth+50.0%
Median YoY Growth+50.0%
Current Streak2+ years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Devon Energy's unrecognized tax benefit, interest expense (income)?
Devon Energy (DVN) reported unrecognized tax benefit, interest expense (income) of $4.50M in Q4 2025.
How has Devon Energy's unrecognized tax benefit, interest expense (income) changed year-over-year?
Devon Energy's unrecognized tax benefit, interest expense (income) increased by 50.0% year-over-year, from $3.00M to $4.50M.
What is the long-term trend for Devon Energy's unrecognized tax benefit, interest expense (income)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Devon Energy's unrecognized tax benefit, interest expense (income) has grown at a 106.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.00M to $18.00M.
What does unrecognized tax benefit, interest expense (income) mean?
Interest costs or gains associated with unresolved tax disputes or uncertain tax positions.