Non-Current Liabilities

Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued

Honeywell International Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued increased by 6.2% to $751.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.2%, from $707.00M to $751.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued shows an upward trend with a 8.2% 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 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 17, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates growing exposure to potential tax penalties and interest, signaling increased tax-related financial risk.

Detailed definition

This represents the accrued interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions that have not been recognized...

Peer comparison

Typically correlates with the size and age of the unrecognized tax benefits balance.

Metric ID: unrecognized_tax_benefits_interest_penalties

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$580.00M$557.00M$612.00M$707.00M$751.00M
QoQ Change-4.0%+9.9%+15.5%+6.2%
YoY Change-4.0%+9.9%+15.5%+6.2%
Range$557.00M$751.00M
CAGR+29.5%
Avg YoY Growth+6.9%
Median YoY Growth+8.0%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Honeywell International's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued?
Honeywell International (HON) reported unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued of $751.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Honeywell International's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued changed year-over-year?
Honeywell International's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued increased by 6.2% year-over-year, from $707.00M to $751.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Honeywell International's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Honeywell International's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued has grown at a 8.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $507.00M to $751.00M.
What does unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued mean?
The estimated interest and fines the company would pay if its uncertain tax claims are rejected.