Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits
3M Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits decreased by 5.8% to $195M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 5.8%, from $207M to $195M. 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
How to read this metric
An increase suggests longer-standing or more significant tax disputes, potentially signaling higher legal risk.
Detailed definition
This represents the accrued interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions. It reflects the additional f...
Peer comparison
Commonly disclosed by large-cap firms; peers with aggressive tax strategies often show higher accruals.
other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_income_tax_penalties_and_f243c1Historical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $140M | $116M | $183M | $207M | $195M |
| QoQ Change | — | -17.1% | +57.8% | +13.1% | -5.8% |
| YoY Change | — | -17.1% | +57.8% | +13.1% | -5.8% |
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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 $195M 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 $207M to $195M.
- 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 $126M to $195M.
- What does penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- The total interest and penalties the company has set aside for potential tax disputes.