What is Honeywell International's unrecognized tax benefits?

Honeywell International (HON) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $1.24B in Q4 2025.

How has Honeywell International's unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?

Honeywell International's unrecognized tax benefits increased by 3.1% year-over-year, from $1.20B to $1.24B.

What is the long-term trend for Honeywell International's unrecognized tax benefits?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Honeywell International's unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a 4.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $991.00M to $1.24B.

What does unrecognized tax benefits mean?

Tax savings claimed by the company that might be disallowed by tax authorities.

Non-Current Liabilities

Unrecognized Tax Benefits

Honeywell International Unrecognized Tax Benefits increased by 3.1% to $1.24B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.1%, from $1.20B to $1.24B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits shows an upward trend with a 4.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionNon-Current Liabilities

CategoryRisk

SignalLower is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2016

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 17, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher tax uncertainty or more aggressive tax planning, which may lead to future cash outflows if challenged.

Detailed definition

This represents the amount of tax benefits taken on tax returns that may not be sustained upon audit by tax authorities....

Peer comparison

Varies based on the complexity of the company's global tax footprint and regulatory environment.

Metric ID: unrecognized_tax_benefits

Historical Data

5 periods

	Q4 '21	Q4 '22	Q4 '23	Q4 '24	Q4 '25
Value	$1.06B	$1.08B	$1.22B	$1.20B	$1.24B
QoQ Change	—	+1.5%	+12.8%	-1.2%	+3.1%
YoY Change	—	+1.5%	+12.8%	-1.2%	+3.1%

Range$1.06B – $1.24B

CAGR+16.7%

Avg YoY Growth+4.1%

Median YoY Growth+2.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Honeywell International's unrecognized tax benefits?: Honeywell International (HON) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $1.24B in Q4 2025.
How has Honeywell International's unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?: Honeywell International's unrecognized tax benefits increased by 3.1% year-over-year, from $1.20B to $1.24B.
What is the long-term trend for Honeywell International's unrecognized tax benefits?: Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Honeywell International's unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a 4.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $991.00M to $1.24B.
What does unrecognized tax benefits mean?: Tax savings claimed by the company that might be disallowed by tax authorities.