Unrecognized tax benefits
PNC Financial Services Unrecognized tax benefits decreased by 26.0% to $270M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 26.0%, from $365M to $270M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecognized tax benefits shows relatively stable performance with a 0.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher tax uncertainty or more aggressive tax positions, while a decrease indicates the resolution of tax audits or the expiration of statutes of limitations.
Detailed definition
This represents the aggregate amount of tax benefits that have been taken or are expected to be taken in tax returns but...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure for all public companies under ASC 740, with levels varying based on the complexity of the tax footprint.
other_unrecognized_tax_benefitsHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $275M | $318M | $368M | $365M | $270M |
| QoQ Change | — | +15.6% | +15.7% | -0.8% | -26.0% |
| YoY Change | — | +15.6% | +15.7% | -0.8% | -26.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PNC Financial Services's unrecognized tax benefits?
- PNC Financial Services (PNC) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $270M in Q4 2025.
- How has PNC Financial Services's unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
- PNC Financial Services's unrecognized tax benefits decreased by 26.0% year-over-year, from $365M to $270M.
- What is the long-term trend for PNC Financial Services's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), PNC Financial Services's unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a 0.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $265M to $270M.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- The total value of tax positions taken that are not yet fully recognized in financial statements due to uncertainty.