Current Liabilities
Accrued Compensation
International Paper Accrued Compensation decreased by 17.0% to $186M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 17.0%, from $224M to $186M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accrued Compensation shows relatively stable performance with a 1.8% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 27, 2026
How to read this metric
A significant increase may indicate higher bonus accruals or deferred payroll timing, while a decrease may signal lower incentive payouts.
Detailed definition
This represents the liability for salaries, bonuses, and benefits earned by employees but not yet paid at the balance sh...
Peer comparison
Standardized across all companies with significant payroll expenses.
Metric ID:
accrued_compensationHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $184M | $151M | $146M | $224M | $186M |
| QoQ Change | — | -17.9% | -3.3% | +53.4% | -17.0% |
| YoY Change | — | -17.9% | -3.3% | +53.4% | -17.0% |
Range$146M – $224M
CAGR+1.1%
Avg YoY Growth+3.8%
Median YoY Growth-10.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Paper's accrued compensation?
- International Paper (IP) reported accrued compensation of $186M in Q4 2025.
- How has International Paper's accrued compensation changed year-over-year?
- International Paper's accrued compensation decreased by 17.0% year-over-year, from $224M to $186M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Paper's accrued compensation?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), International Paper's accrued compensation has grown at a 1.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $170M to $186M.
- What does accrued compensation mean?
- Money owed to employees for work already performed but not yet paid.