Tax

Unrecognized Tax Benefits Prior Period Decreases

3M Unrecognized Tax Benefits Prior Period Decreases remained flat by 0.0% to $21.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 443.8%, from $4.00M to $21.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits Prior Period Decreases shows an upward trend with a 9.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

A decrease is generally positive, indicating that tax risks from prior years are being resolved or mitigated.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the reduction in unrecognized tax benefits related to tax positions taken in prior periods. It reflec...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure for companies resolving historical tax uncertainties.

Metric ID: is_adi_unrecognized_tax_benefits_prior_period_decreases

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$60.00M$138.00M$53.00M$16.00M$87.00M
YoY Change—+130.0%-61.6%-69.8%+443.8%
Range$16.00M – $138.00M
CAGR+9.7%
Avg YoY Growth+110.6%
Median YoY Growth+34.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3M's unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases?
3M (MMM) reported unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases of $21.75M in Q4 2025.
How has 3M's unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases changed year-over-year?
3M's unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases increased by 443.8% year-over-year, from $4.00M to $21.75M.
What is the long-term trend for 3M's unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), 3M's unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases has grown at a 9.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $60.00M to $87.00M.
What does unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases mean?
Reductions in tax reserves for previous years' uncertain tax positions.