Discontinued — last reported Q3 '18

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Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits

3M Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits decreased by 5.8% to $195.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 5.8%, from $207.00M to $195.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits shows an upward trend with a 9.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2018

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher tax uncertainty or aggressive tax planning, while a decrease suggests resolution of tax audits or lower risk exposure.

Detailed definition

The cumulative amount of penalties and interest accrued related to tax positions that do not meet the threshold for reco...

Peer comparison

Commonly disclosed by large financial institutions; high values relative to equity may signal aggressive tax accounting.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_income_tax_penalties_and_f243c1

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$140.00M$116.00M$188.00M$207.00M$195.00M
QoQ Change-17.1%+62.1%+10.1%-5.8%
YoY Change-17.1%+62.1%+10.1%-5.8%
Range$116.00M$207.00M
CAGR+39.3%
Avg YoY Growth+12.3%
Median YoY Growth+2.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3M's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits?
3M (MMM) reported penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits of $195.00M in Q4 2025.
How has 3M's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
3M's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits decreased by 5.8% year-over-year, from $207.00M to $195.00M.
What is the long-term trend for 3M's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), 3M's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a 9.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $126.00M to $195.00M.
What does penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits mean?
Accrued costs for potential tax penalties and interest on uncertain tax positions.