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Unrecognized tax benefits
PepsiCo Unrecognized tax benefits increased by 4.0% to $2.38B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Unrecognized tax benefits shows an upward trend with a 6.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2025
How to read this metric
A decrease suggests the resolution of tax audits or the expiration of statutes of limitations, while an increase suggests new tax positions with higher uncertainty.
Detailed definition
This represents the aggregate amount of tax benefits that have not been recognized in the financial statements because t...
Peer comparison
Peers generally maintain low levels of unrecognized tax benefits to minimize audit risk and financial statement volatility.
Metric ID:
other_unrecognized_tax_benefitsHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.09B | $2.28B | $2.38B |
| QoQ Change | — | +9.1% | +4.0% |
| YoY Change | — | +9.1% | +4.0% |
Range$2.09B – $2.38B
Avg YoY Growth+6.6%
Median YoY Growth+6.6%
Current Streak2+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PepsiCo's unrecognized tax benefits?
- PepsiCo (PEP) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $2.38B in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for PepsiCo's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), PepsiCo's unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a 6.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.09B to $2.38B.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- The total value of tax savings the company has claimed or expects to claim but has not yet recorded due to uncertainty.