Unrecognized Tax Benefits Prior Period Decreases
International Business Machines Unrecognized Tax Benefits Prior Period Decreases remained flat by 0.0% to $710.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 197.7%, from $238.75M to $710.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits Prior Period Decreases shows an upward trend with a 42.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A decrease often signals the successful resolution of tax uncertainties or the expiration of audit risks.
Detailed definition
Represents the reduction in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits due to changes in tax positions originally taken...
Peer comparison
Standard component of the tax uncertainty reconciliation provided by most large public companies.
adi_unrecognized_tax_benefits_prior_period_decreasesHistorical Data
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $688.00M | $470.00M | $457.00M | $955.00M | $2.84B |
| YoY Change | — | -31.7% | -2.8% | +109.0% | +197.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases of $710.75M in Q4 2025.
- How has International Business Machines's unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases increased by 197.7% year-over-year, from $238.75M to $710.75M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases has grown at a 42.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $688.00M to $2.84B.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases mean?
- The reduction in tax liability reserves due to resolving or clarifying tax positions from previous years.