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Changes in unrecognized tax benefits
HCA Healthcare Changes in unrecognized tax benefits remained flat by 0.0% to -0.1% in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 91.3%, from -0.6% to -0.1%. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Changes in unrecognized tax benefits shows a downward trend with a -26.9% 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 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 10, 2026
How to read this metric
A lower impact suggests stability in tax positions and reduced exposure to tax-related litigation.
Detailed definition
The percentage impact on the effective tax rate resulting from changes in unrecognized tax benefits. This metric isolate...
Peer comparison
Standard component of the effective tax rate reconciliation table.
Metric ID:
other_effective_income_tax_rate_reconciliation_tax_conti_ef495cHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | -0.2% |
| YoY Change | — | +0.0% | -42.9% | -675.0% | +91.3% |
Range-2.3% – 0.7%
CAGR-26.9%
Avg YoY Growth-156.6%
Median YoY Growth-21.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HCA Healthcare's changes in unrecognized tax benefits?
- HCA Healthcare (HCA) reported changes in unrecognized tax benefits of -0.1% in Q4 2025.
- How has HCA Healthcare's changes in unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
- HCA Healthcare's changes in unrecognized tax benefits increased by 91.3% year-over-year, from -0.6% to -0.1%.
- What is the long-term trend for HCA Healthcare's changes in unrecognized tax benefits?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), HCA Healthcare's changes in unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a -26.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 0.7% to -0.2%.
- What does changes in unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- The percentage impact on the effective tax rate caused by changes in reserves for uncertain tax positions.