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Unrecognized tax benefit, interest expense (income)

Ford Motor Company Unrecognized tax benefit, interest expense (income) decreased by 92.9% to $4.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 76.5%, from $17.00M to $4.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Unrecognized tax benefit, interest expense (income) shows an upward trend with a 124.3% 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 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 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

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$0.00-$3.00M-$7.00M-$5.00M-$2.00M-$1.00M$31.00M$4.00M$2.00M$6.00M$4.00M$14.00M$9.00M$1.00M$17.00M-$1.00M$7.00M$56.00M$4.00M
QoQ Change-133.3%+28.6%+60.0%+50.0%>999%-87.1%-50.0%+200.0%-33.3%+250.0%-35.7%-88.9%>999%-105.9%+800.0%+700.0%-92.9%
YoY Change+66.7%+542.9%+180.0%+200.0%+700.0%-87.1%+250.0%+350.0%-83.3%+21.4%-111.1%+600.0%-76.5%
Range-$7.00M$56.00M
Avg YoY Growth+196.4%
Median YoY Growth+180.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ford Motor Company's unrecognized tax benefit, interest expense (income)?
Ford Motor Company (F) reported unrecognized tax benefit, interest expense (income) of $4.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Ford Motor Company's unrecognized tax benefit, interest expense (income) changed year-over-year?
Ford Motor Company's unrecognized tax benefit, interest expense (income) decreased by 76.5% year-over-year, from $17.00M to $4.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Ford Motor Company's unrecognized tax benefit, interest expense (income)?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Ford Motor Company's unrecognized tax benefit, interest expense (income) has grown at a 124.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$7.00M to $79.00M.
What does unrecognized tax benefit, interest expense (income) mean?
Interest costs or gains associated with unresolved tax disputes or uncertain tax positions.