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Interest expense and penalties, net (benefit)/charge recognized

3M Interest expense and penalties, net (benefit)/charge recognized remained flat by 0.0% to $1.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 76.0%, from $6.25M to $1.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Interest expense and penalties, net (benefit)/charge recognized shows a downward trend with a -19.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 3, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in expense signals higher potential costs associated with tax disputes or delayed resolution of tax matters.

Detailed definition

Represents the net expense or benefit recognized in the income statement related to interest and penalties on unrecogniz...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure in the tax footnote regarding the financial impact of tax contingencies.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_income_tax_penalties_and_696650

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$14.00M-$2.00M$83.00M$25.00M$6.00M
YoY Change-114.3%>999%-69.9%-76.0%
Range-$2.00M$83.00M
CAGR-19.1%
Avg YoY Growth+997.5%
Median YoY Growth-72.9%
Current Streak2 years decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3M's interest expense and penalties, net (benefit)/charge recognized?
3M (MMM) reported interest expense and penalties, net (benefit)/charge recognized of $1.50M in Q4 2025.
How has 3M's interest expense and penalties, net (benefit)/charge recognized changed year-over-year?
3M's interest expense and penalties, net (benefit)/charge recognized decreased by 76.0% year-over-year, from $6.25M to $1.50M.
What is the long-term trend for 3M's interest expense and penalties, net (benefit)/charge recognized?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), 3M's interest expense and penalties, net (benefit)/charge recognized has grown at a -19.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $14.00M to $6.00M.
What does interest expense and penalties, net (benefit)/charge recognized mean?
The cost of interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions.