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Unrecognized tax benefits
Mondelez International Unrecognized tax benefits decreased by 8.3% to $400M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 8.3%, from $436M to $400M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecognized tax benefits shows relatively stable performance with a -2.0% 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 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 4, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher tax audit risk or more aggressive tax positions taken by the company.
Detailed definition
This represents the aggregate amount of tax benefits taken in tax filings that have not been recognized in the financial...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure for multinational corporations; levels vary based on tax department risk appetite.
Metric ID:
other_unrecognized_tax_benefitsHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $446M | $424M | $442M | $436M | $400M |
| QoQ Change | — | -4.9% | +4.2% | -1.4% | -8.3% |
| YoY Change | — | -4.9% | +4.2% | -1.4% | -8.3% |
Range$400M – $446M
CAGR-10.3%
Avg YoY Growth-2.6%
Median YoY Growth-3.1%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mondelez International's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Mondelez International (MDLZ) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $400M in Q4 2025.
- How has Mondelez International's unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
- Mondelez International's unrecognized tax benefits decreased by 8.3% year-over-year, from $436M to $400M.
- What is the long-term trend for Mondelez International's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Mondelez International's unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a -2.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $442M to $400M.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- Tax savings claimed but not yet certain to be upheld by tax authorities.