Tax
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Current Period Increases
Morgan Stanley Unrecognized Tax Benefits Current Period Increases remained flat by 0.0% to $52.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.5%, from $50.50M to $52.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits Current Period Increases shows relatively stable performance with a 1.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher tax uncertainty or a more aggressive approach to tax planning.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the increase in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken during the current repor...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure in the 'Uncertain Tax Positions' section of tax footnotes.
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is_adi_unrecognized_tax_benefits_current_period_increasesHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $201.00M | $256.00M | $147.00M | $202.00M | $211.00M |
| YoY Change | — | +27.4% | -42.6% | +37.4% | +4.5% |
Range$147.00M – $256.00M
CAGR+1.2%
Avg YoY Growth+6.7%
Median YoY Growth+15.9%
Current Streak2 years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morgan Stanley's unrecognized tax benefits current period increases?
- Morgan Stanley (MS) reported unrecognized tax benefits current period increases of $52.75M in Q4 2025.
- How has Morgan Stanley's unrecognized tax benefits current period increases changed year-over-year?
- Morgan Stanley's unrecognized tax benefits current period increases increased by 4.5% year-over-year, from $50.50M to $52.75M.
- What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's unrecognized tax benefits current period increases?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's unrecognized tax benefits current period increases has grown at a 1.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $201.00M to $211.00M.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits current period increases mean?
- New tax reserves established for uncertain tax positions taken this year.