Non-Current Liabilities
Liability For Uncertain Tax Positions Noncurrent
Medtronic Liability For Uncertain Tax Positions Noncurrent increased by 5.3% to $2.00B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Liability For Uncertain Tax Positions Noncurrent shows an upward trend with a 32.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2016
Last reportedQ3 2026Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher tax audit risk or aggressive tax planning, while a decrease indicates the resolution of past tax uncertainties.
Detailed definition
This represents the estimated liability for tax positions taken by the company that may be challenged by tax authorities...
Peer comparison
Standard for multinational corporations operating in multiple jurisdictions with complex tax environments.
Metric ID:
non_current_liabilities_liability_for_uncertain_tax_posi_541f68Historical Data
15 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q2 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q3 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $809.00M | $810.00M | $819.00M | $820.00M | $802.00M | $889.00M | $1.80B | $1.70B | $1.80B | $1.80B | $1.80B | $1.80B | $2.00B | $1.90B | $2.00B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.1% | +1.1% | +0.1% | -2.2% | +10.8% | +102.5% | -5.6% | +5.9% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +11.1% | -5.0% | +5.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -0.9% | +9.8% | +119.8% | +107.3% | +124.4% | +102.5% | +0.0% | +5.9% | +11.1% | — | — |
Range$802.00M – $2.00B
CAGR+29.5%
Avg YoY Growth+53.3%
Median YoY Growth+11.1%
Liability For Uncertain Tax Positions Noncurrent at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Medtronic's liability for uncertain tax positions noncurrent?
- Medtronic (MDT) reported liability for uncertain tax positions noncurrent of $2.00B in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for Medtronic's liability for uncertain tax positions noncurrent?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Medtronic's liability for uncertain tax positions noncurrent has grown at a 32.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $809.00M to $1.90B.
- What does liability for uncertain tax positions noncurrent mean?
- The estimated amount set aside for potential tax payments resulting from disputed tax filings.