Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Howmet Aerospace Unrecognized Tax Benefits increased by 300.0% to $4M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 300.0%, from $1M to $4M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits shows an upward trend with a 14.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher tax uncertainty or aggressive tax planning, while a decrease indicates resolution of tax disputes or expiration of statutes of limitations.
Detailed definition
This represents the aggregate amount of tax benefits from uncertain tax positions that have not been recognized in the f...
Peer comparison
Varies widely based on the complexity of a company's global tax structure and jurisdictional footprint.
unrecognized_tax_benefitsHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2M | $2M | $16M | $1M | $4M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +700.0% | -93.8% | +300.0% |
| YoY Change | — | +0.0% | +700.0% | -93.8% | +300.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Howmet Aerospace's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Howmet Aerospace (HWM) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $4M in Q4 2025.
- How has Howmet Aerospace's unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
- Howmet Aerospace's unrecognized tax benefits increased by 300.0% year-over-year, from $1M to $4M.
- What is the long-term trend for Howmet Aerospace's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Howmet Aerospace's unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a 14.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2M to $4M.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- The estimated tax liability for positions that might be challenged by tax authorities.