Tax

Unrecognized Tax Benefits Current Period Increases

Constellation Brands Unrecognized Tax Benefits Current Period Increases remained flat by 0.0% to $12.65M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 80.7%, from $7.00M to $12.65M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), Unrecognized Tax Benefits Current Period Increases shows an upward trend with a 14.4% 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 2018
Last reportedQ4 2026Apr 22, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests more aggressive tax planning or higher uncertainty regarding current-year tax filings.

Detailed definition

Represents the increase in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits due to tax positions taken by the company during...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure in tax footnotes for multinational corporations regarding uncertain tax positions.

Metric ID: adi_unrecognized_tax_benefits_current_period_increases

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25FY'26
Value$29.50M$36.80M$31.50M$28.00M$50.60M
YoY Change+24.7%-14.4%-11.1%+80.7%
Range$28.00M$50.60M
CAGR+14.4%
Avg YoY Growth+20.0%
Median YoY Growth+6.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Constellation Brands's unrecognized tax benefits current period increases?
Constellation Brands (STZ) reported unrecognized tax benefits current period increases of $12.65M in Q4 2025.
How has Constellation Brands's unrecognized tax benefits current period increases changed year-over-year?
Constellation Brands's unrecognized tax benefits current period increases increased by 80.7% year-over-year, from $7.00M to $12.65M.
What is the long-term trend for Constellation Brands's unrecognized tax benefits current period increases?
Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Constellation Brands's unrecognized tax benefits current period increases has grown at a 14.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $29.50M to $50.60M.
What does unrecognized tax benefits current period increases mean?
The amount of new tax liability recorded for tax positions taken in the current year.