Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits
Mondelez International Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits increased by 0.5% to $191M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.5%, from $190M to $191M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits shows an upward trend with a 2.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Rising accruals suggest increasing exposure to potential tax penalties and a higher likelihood of tax authority scrutiny.
Detailed definition
This represents the accrued interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions that have not been recognized...
Peer comparison
Reflects the company's historical tax compliance and the aggressiveness of its tax planning.
other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_income_tax_penalties_and_f243c1Historical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $173M | $162M | $173M | $190M | $191M |
| QoQ Change | — | -6.4% | +6.8% | +9.8% | +0.5% |
| YoY Change | — | -6.4% | +6.8% | +9.8% | +0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mondelez International's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits?
- Mondelez International (MDLZ) reported penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits of $191M in Q4 2025.
- How has Mondelez International's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
- Mondelez International's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits increased by 0.5% year-over-year, from $190M to $191M.
- What is the long-term trend for Mondelez International's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Mondelez International's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a 2.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $170M to $191M.
- What does penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- The estimated cost of interest and fines on uncertain tax claims.