What is International Flavors & Fragrances's unrecognized tax benefits, including interest?

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) reported unrecognized tax benefits, including interest of $208.00M in Q4 2025.

What is the long-term trend for International Flavors & Fragrances's unrecognized tax benefits, including interest?

Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), International Flavors & Fragrances's unrecognized tax benefits, including interest has grown at a 12.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $147.00M to $208.00M.

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Unrecognized tax benefits, including interest

International Flavors & Fragrances Unrecognized tax benefits, including interest decreased by 3.7% to $208.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Unrecognized tax benefits, including interest shows an upward trend with a 12.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionOther

CategoryRisk

SignalLower is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2022

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 27, 2026

How to read this metric

A rising trend suggests increasing tax risk or more aggressive tax planning, while a falling trend suggests risk mitigation or successful audit closures.

Detailed definition

This metric provides a comprehensive view of the total potential tax liability, including both the underlying tax benefi...

Peer comparison

Used by investors to gauge the total potential tax-related cash outflow in a worst-case scenario.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_including_interest_and_p_f8076e

Historical Data

4 periods

	Q4 '22	Q4 '23	Q4 '24	Q4 '25
Value	$147.00M	$170.00M	$216.00M	$208.00M
QoQ Change	—	+15.6%	+27.1%	-3.7%
YoY Change	—	+15.6%	+27.1%	-3.7%

Range$147.00M – $216.00M

Avg YoY Growth+13.0%

Median YoY Growth+15.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Flavors & Fragrances's unrecognized tax benefits, including interest?: International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) reported unrecognized tax benefits, including interest of $208.00M in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for International Flavors & Fragrances's unrecognized tax benefits, including interest?: Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), International Flavors & Fragrances's unrecognized tax benefits, including interest has grown at a 12.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $147.00M to $208.00M.
What does unrecognized tax benefits, including interest mean?: The total estimated financial exposure from tax positions that might be challenged by authorities.