Discontinued — last reported Q3 '14
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Non-Current LiabilitiesMorgan Stanley Unrecognized Tax Benefits increased by 428.2% to $1.35B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 428.2%, from $255.00M to $1.35B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits shows an upward trend with a 12.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests more aggressive tax positions or increased scrutiny, while a decrease indicates the resolution of tax uncertainties.
Detailed definition
This represents the aggregate amount of tax benefits from uncertain tax positions that the company has taken but has not...
Peer comparison
Standard for multinational corporations; peers with complex global operations typically carry significant unrecognized tax benefits.
unrecognized_tax_benefitsHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $971.00M | $1.13B | $237.00M | $255.00M | $1.35B |
| QoQ Change | — | +16.3% | -79.0% | +7.6% | +428.2% |
| YoY Change | — | +16.3% | -79.0% | +7.6% | +428.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morgan Stanley's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Morgan Stanley (MS) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $1.35B in Q4 2025.
- How has Morgan Stanley's unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
- Morgan Stanley's unrecognized tax benefits increased by 428.2% year-over-year, from $255.00M to $1.35B.
- What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a 12.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $755.00M to $1.35B.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- Potential tax savings that the company has claimed but might not be allowed to keep if audited.