Discontinued — last reported Q1 '20

Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued

Non-Current Liabilities

Exxon Mobil Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued increased by 32.7% to $365.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 32.7%, from $275.00M to $365.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued shows an upward trend with a 43.0% CAGR. 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 reportedQ1 2020

How to read this metric

An increase indicates growing exposure to tax-related penalties or a longer duration of unresolved tax disputes.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the accrued interest and penalties associated with the company's unrecognized tax benefits. It repres...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure for large firms; peers with aggressive tax planning or complex international structures often report these accruals.

Metric ID: unrecognized_tax_benefits_interest_penalties

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$61.00M$63.00M$134.00M$275.00M$365.00M
QoQ Change—+3.3%+112.7%+105.2%+32.7%
YoY Change—+3.3%+112.7%+105.2%+32.7%
Range$61.00M – $365.00M
CAGR+498.4%
Avg YoY Growth+63.5%
Median YoY Growth+69.0%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Exxon Mobil's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued?
Exxon Mobil (XOM) reported unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued of $365.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Exxon Mobil's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued changed year-over-year?
Exxon Mobil's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued increased by 32.7% year-over-year, from $275.00M to $365.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Exxon Mobil's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Exxon Mobil's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued has grown at a 43.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $61.00M to $365.00M.
What does unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued mean?
The estimated interest and penalties the company would owe if its uncertain tax claims were rejected.

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