CapEx
International Paper CapEx decreased by 20.5% to $517.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 56.7%, from $330.00M to $517.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), CapEx shows an upward trend with a 35.6% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase often signals growth initiatives and capacity expansion, while a decrease may suggest cost-cutting or a shift toward asset-light strategies.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the cash outflows used to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, building...
Peer comparison
Commonly compared as a percentage of revenue; capital-intensive firms like Abbott require consistent investment to remain competitive in medical technology.
capital_expendituresHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $133.00M | $126.00M | $201.00M | $185.00M | $186.00M | $238.00M | $322.00M | $341.00M | $267.00M | $228.00M | $305.00M | $251.00M | $198.00M | $212.00M | $260.00M | $330.00M | $422.00M | $455.00M | $650.00M | $517.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -5.3% | +59.5% | -8.0% | +0.5% | +28.0% | +35.3% | +5.9% | -21.7% | -14.6% | +33.8% | -17.7% | -21.1% | +7.1% | +22.6% | +26.9% | +27.9% | +7.8% | +42.9% | -20.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +39.8% | +88.9% | +60.2% | +84.3% | +43.5% | -4.2% | -5.3% | -26.4% | -25.8% | -7.0% | -14.8% | +31.5% | +113.1% | +114.6% | +150.0% | +56.7% |
Business Segments
| Segment | FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Packaging | $382.00M | $762.00M | $928.00M |
| Global Cellulose Fibers | $83.00M | $143.00M | $177.00M |
| Total | $549.00M | $931.00M | $1.14B |
All segment values are derived from annual filings.
Global Cellulose Fibers, Industrial Packaging were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Paper's capex?
- International Paper (IP) reported capex of $517.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has International Paper's capex changed year-over-year?
- International Paper's capex increased by 56.7% year-over-year, from $330.00M to $517.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Paper's capex?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Paper's capex has grown at a 35.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $549.00M to $1.86B.
- What does capex mean?
- Cash spent on purchasing or maintaining physical assets like machinery and facilities.