Tax

Unrecognized Tax Benefits Current Period Increases

Shopify Unrecognized Tax Benefits Current Period Increases remained flat by 0.0% to $1.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $1.25M to $1.25M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits Current Period Increases shows an upward trend with a 123.6% 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.

Metric ID: is_adi_unrecognized_tax_benefits_current_period_increases

Historical Data

3 years
 FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$1.00M$5.00M$5.00M
YoY Change+400.0%+0.0%
Range$1.00M$5.00M
CAGR+123.6%
Avg YoY Growth+200.0%
Median YoY Growth+200.0%
Current Streak2+ years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shopify's unrecognized tax benefits current period increases?
Shopify (SHOP) reported unrecognized tax benefits current period increases of $1.25M in Q4 2025.
How has Shopify's unrecognized tax benefits current period increases changed year-over-year?
Shopify's unrecognized tax benefits current period increases decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $1.25M to $1.25M.
What is the long-term trend for Shopify's unrecognized tax benefits current period increases?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Shopify's unrecognized tax benefits current period increases has grown at a 123.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.00M to $5.00M.
What does unrecognized tax benefits current period increases mean?
New tax reserves established for uncertain tax positions taken this year.

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