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Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increase Decrease Resulting From Current Period Tax Positions

HCA Healthcare Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increase Decrease Resulting From Current Period Tax Positions remained flat by 0.0% to $5.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 47.5%, from $10.00M to $5.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increase Decrease Resulting From Current Period Tax Positions shows a downward trend with a -22.1% 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 2019
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 10, 2026

How to read this metric

Increases suggest higher tax uncertainty or aggressive tax planning in the current period.

Detailed definition

The net change in unrecognized tax benefits arising from tax positions taken during the current reporting period. This r...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure requirement under ASC 740 for uncertain tax positions.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_increase_decrease_result_e5176b

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$57.00M$25.00M$30.00M$40.00M$21.00M
YoY Change-56.1%+20.0%+33.3%-47.5%
Range$21.00M$57.00M
CAGR-22.1%
Avg YoY Growth-12.6%
Median YoY Growth-13.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HCA Healthcare's unrecognized tax benefits increase decrease resulting from current period tax positions?
HCA Healthcare (HCA) reported unrecognized tax benefits increase decrease resulting from current period tax positions of $5.25M in Q4 2025.
How has HCA Healthcare's unrecognized tax benefits increase decrease resulting from current period tax positions changed year-over-year?
HCA Healthcare's unrecognized tax benefits increase decrease resulting from current period tax positions decreased by 47.5% year-over-year, from $10.00M to $5.25M.
What is the long-term trend for HCA Healthcare's unrecognized tax benefits increase decrease resulting from current period tax positions?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), HCA Healthcare's unrecognized tax benefits increase decrease resulting from current period tax positions has grown at a -22.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $57.00M to $21.00M.
What does unrecognized tax benefits increase decrease resulting from current period tax positions mean?
Changes in tax reserves due to new tax positions taken in the current year.