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Changes in unrecognized tax benefits
HCA Healthcare Changes in unrecognized tax benefits remained flat by 0.0% to -$4.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 89.8%, from -$44.25M to -$4.50M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Changes in unrecognized tax benefits shows a downward trend with a -26.1% 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 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 10, 2026
How to read this metric
A decrease in reserves may signal the resolution of tax audits or a reduction in tax-related legal risk.
Detailed definition
Represents the net change in reserves for uncertain tax positions, often referred to as unrecognized tax benefits. This...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure under ASC 740 for companies with complex tax structures.
Metric ID:
other_income_tax_reconciliation_tax_contingenciesHistorical Data
3 years
| FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $33.00M | -$177.00M | -$18.00M |
| YoY Change | — | -636.4% | +89.8% |
Range-$177.00M – $33.00M
CAGR-26.1%
Avg YoY Growth-273.3%
Median YoY Growth-273.3%
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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 -$4.50M 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 89.8% year-over-year, from -$44.25M to -$4.50M.
- What is the long-term trend for HCA Healthcare's changes in unrecognized tax benefits?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), HCA Healthcare's changes in unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a -26.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $33.00M to -$18.00M.
- What does changes in unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- The net change in the company's reserves for potential tax disputes or uncertain tax positions.