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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

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 4, 2026

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.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_income_tax_penalties_and_f243c1

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '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%
Range$162M$191M
CAGR+10.4%
Avg YoY Growth+2.7%
Median YoY Growth+3.7%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

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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.