Discontinued — last reported Q2 '21

Non-Current Liabilities

Unrecognized Tax Benefits

SBA Communications Unrecognized Tax Benefits increased by 7.2% to $14.92M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ2 2021

How to read this metric

A decrease generally signals the resolution of tax audits or the expiration of statutes of limitations, while an increase suggests new tax planning risks.

Detailed definition

This represents the cumulative amount of tax benefits from uncertain tax positions that have not been recognized in the...

Peer comparison

Standard for multinational corporations; peers with complex global tax structures often carry significant balances in this category.

Metric ID: unrecognized_tax_benefits

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$0.00$14.20M$13.91M$14.92M
QoQ Change-2.1%+7.2%
YoY Change-2.1%+7.2%
Range$0.00$14.92M
Avg YoY Growth+2.6%
Median YoY Growth+2.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SBA Communications's unrecognized tax benefits?
SBA Communications (SBAC) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $14.92M in Q4 2025.
What does unrecognized tax benefits mean?
The amount of potential tax savings that the company has not yet claimed because the outcome is uncertain.