Operating
Change in AP
International Paper Change in AP increased by 127.8% to $158M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 62.9%, from $97M to $158M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Change in AP shows a downward trend with a 59.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase improves cash flow by retaining cash longer, while a decrease indicates faster settlement of liabilities.
Detailed definition
Reflects the net change in obligations owed to suppliers for goods and services received but not yet paid for. It serves...
Peer comparison
Commonly tracked across all industries as a key driver of operating cash flow and working capital management.
Metric ID:
change_in_accounts_payableHistorical Data
18 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '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 | $299M | $349M | $89M | $110M | $19M | -$203M | -$77M | -$52M | -$70M | -$44M | $134M | $143M | -$373M | $97M | -$445M | -$111M | -$568M | $158M |
| QoQ Change | — | +16.7% | -74.5% | +23.6% | -82.7% | <-999% | +62.1% | +32.5% | -34.6% | +37.1% | +404.5% | +6.7% | -360.8% | +126.0% | -558.8% | +75.1% | -411.7% | +127.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -63.2% | -94.6% | -328.1% | -170.0% | -373.7% | — | +78.3% | +274.0% | +375.0% | -432.9% | +320.5% | -432.1% | -177.6% | -52.3% | +62.9% |
Range-$568M – $349M
CAGR-13.9%
Avg YoY Growth-72.4%
Median YoY Growth-78.9%
Change in AP at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Paper's change in ap?
- International Paper (IP) reported change in ap of $158M in Q1 2026.
- How has International Paper's change in ap changed year-over-year?
- International Paper's change in ap increased by 62.9% year-over-year, from $97M to $158M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Paper's change in ap?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), International Paper's change in ap has grown at a 59.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$402M to -$1.03B.
- What does change in ap mean?
- The net change in the amount of money the company owes to its suppliers.