Discontinued — last reported Q1 '19

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Unrecognized tax benefits

Fortinet Unrecognized tax benefits increased by 1.4% to $91.70M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 16.1%, from $79.00M to $91.70M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecognized tax benefits shows an upward trend with a 3.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ1 2019

How to read this metric

A decrease suggests the resolution of tax audits or the expiration of statutes of limitations, while an increase suggests new tax positions with higher uncertainty.

Detailed definition

This represents the aggregate amount of tax benefits that have not been recognized in the financial statements because t...

Peer comparison

Peers generally maintain low levels of unrecognized tax benefits to minimize audit risk and financial statement volatility.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$79.90M$80.70M$73.30M$75.60M$64.90M$65.50M$67.40M$70.40M$63.40M$65.80M$65.80M$66.00M$68.30M$72.30M$75.90M$79.00M$83.00M$86.60M$90.40M$91.70M
QoQ Change+1.0%-9.2%+3.1%-14.2%+0.9%+2.9%+4.5%-9.9%+3.8%+0.0%+0.3%+3.5%+5.9%+5.0%+4.1%+5.1%+4.3%+4.4%+1.4%
YoY Change-18.8%-18.8%-8.0%-6.9%-2.3%+0.5%-2.4%-6.3%+7.7%+9.9%+15.3%+19.7%+21.5%+19.8%+19.1%+16.1%
Range$63.40M$91.70M
CAGR+2.9%
Avg YoY Growth+4.1%
Median YoY Growth+4.1%
Current Streak11 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fortinet's unrecognized tax benefits?
Fortinet (FTNT) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $91.70M in Q1 2026.
How has Fortinet's unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
Fortinet's unrecognized tax benefits increased by 16.1% year-over-year, from $79.00M to $91.70M.
What is the long-term trend for Fortinet's unrecognized tax benefits?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Fortinet's unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a 3.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $77.30M to $90.40M.
What does unrecognized tax benefits mean?
The total value of tax savings the company has claimed or expects to claim but has not yet recorded due to uncertainty.