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Increase (decrease) in amount of unrecognized tax benefits

F5, Inc. Increase (decrease) in amount of unrecognized tax benefits remained flat by 0.0% to $225.00K in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 83.9%, from $1.40M to $225.00K. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Increase (decrease) in amount of unrecognized tax benefits shows a downward trend with a -10.5% 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 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025Nov 25, 2025

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher tax uncertainty or aggressive tax planning, while a decrease suggests resolution of past uncertainties.

Detailed definition

This represents the net change in the total reserve for uncertain tax positions during the reporting period. It reflects...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure under ASC 740 regarding uncertain tax positions.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_period_increase_decrease

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$1.40M-$1.50M$3.30M$5.60M$900.00K
YoY Change-207.1%+320.0%+69.7%-83.9%
Range-$1.50M$5.60M
CAGR-10.5%
Avg YoY Growth+24.7%
Median YoY Growth-7.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is F5, Inc.'s increase (decrease) in amount of unrecognized tax benefits?
F5, Inc. (FFIV) reported increase (decrease) in amount of unrecognized tax benefits of $225.00K in Q3 2025.
How has F5, Inc.'s increase (decrease) in amount of unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
F5, Inc.'s increase (decrease) in amount of unrecognized tax benefits decreased by 83.9% year-over-year, from $1.40M to $225.00K.
What is the long-term trend for F5, Inc.'s increase (decrease) in amount of unrecognized tax benefits?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), F5, Inc.'s increase (decrease) in amount of unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a -10.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.40M to $900.00K.
What does increase (decrease) in amount of unrecognized tax benefits mean?
The net change in the company's reserve for uncertain tax positions.