Tax

Unrecognized Tax Benefits Prior Period Decreases

Constellation Brands Unrecognized Tax Benefits Prior Period Decreases remained flat by 0.0% to $25.55M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 18.0%, from $31.18M to $25.55M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), Unrecognized Tax Benefits Prior Period Decreases shows an upward trend with a 465.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ4 2026Apr 22, 2026

How to read this metric

A decrease often signals the successful resolution of tax uncertainties or the expiration of audit risks.

Detailed definition

Represents the reduction in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits due to changes in tax positions originally taken...

Peer comparison

Standard component of the tax uncertainty reconciliation provided by most large public companies.

Metric ID: adi_unrecognized_tax_benefits_prior_period_decreases

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25FY'26
Value$100.00K$3.40M$2.50M$124.70M$102.20M
YoY Change>999%-26.5%>999%-18.0%
Range$100.00K$124.70M
CAGR+465.4%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth>999%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Constellation Brands's unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases?
Constellation Brands (STZ) reported unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases of $25.55M in Q4 2025.
How has Constellation Brands's unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases changed year-over-year?
Constellation Brands's unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases decreased by 18.0% year-over-year, from $31.18M to $25.55M.
What is the long-term trend for Constellation Brands's unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases?
Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Constellation Brands's unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases has grown at a 465.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $100.00K to $102.20M.
What does unrecognized tax benefits prior period decreases mean?
The reduction in tax liability reserves due to resolving or clarifying tax positions from previous years.