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Additions for tax positions of prior years

Constellation Brands Additions for tax positions of prior years remained flat by 0.0% to $11.73M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 9.5%, from $12.95M to $11.73M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), Additions for tax positions of prior years shows an upward trend with a 29.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ4 2026Apr 22, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may signal potential tax audit risks or unfavorable adjustments to historical tax filings.

Detailed definition

Reflects the increase in unrecognized tax benefits liability attributable to tax positions taken in prior reporting peri...

Peer comparison

Commonly found in the 'Rollforward of Unrecognized Tax Benefits' table in corporate tax disclosures.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_increases_resulting_from_bb8d5f

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25FY'26
Value$16.50M$51.50M$48.10M$51.80M$46.90M
YoY Change+212.1%-6.6%+7.7%-9.5%
Range$16.50M$51.80M
CAGR+29.8%
Avg YoY Growth+50.9%
Median YoY Growth+0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Constellation Brands's additions for tax positions of prior years?
Constellation Brands (STZ) reported additions for tax positions of prior years of $11.73M in Q4 2025.
How has Constellation Brands's additions for tax positions of prior years changed year-over-year?
Constellation Brands's additions for tax positions of prior years decreased by 9.5% year-over-year, from $12.95M to $11.73M.
What is the long-term trend for Constellation Brands's additions for tax positions of prior years?
Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Constellation Brands's additions for tax positions of prior years has grown at a 29.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $16.50M to $46.90M.
What does additions for tax positions of prior years mean?
The increase in tax liability reserves due to re-evaluating tax positions from previous years.