Operating
Change in receivables
International Paper Change in receivables increased by 161.5% to $158M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 11.2%, from $178M to $158M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in receivables shows a downward trend with a -46.6% 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
A decrease is generally positive as it indicates faster collection of cash from customers.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the net change in accounts and notes receivable during the period, reflecting the difference between...
Peer comparison
Standard working capital metric; peers in packaging monitor this closely to manage credit risk.
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change_in_receivablesHistorical Data
19 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '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 | $310M | $14M | $86M | $146M | $130M | $18M | -$103M | -$57M | -$41M | -$54M | -$7M | $168M | -$82M | -$138M | $178M | $33M | -$45M | -$257M | $158M |
| QoQ Change | — | -95.5% | +514.3% | +69.8% | -11.0% | -86.2% | -672.2% | +44.7% | +28.1% | -31.7% | +87.0% | >999% | -148.8% | -68.3% | +229.0% | -81.5% | -236.4% | -471.1% | +161.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -58.1% | +28.6% | -170.5% | -143.8% | -327.8% | — | +93.2% | +394.7% | -100.0% | -155.6% | >999% | -80.4% | +45.1% | -86.2% | -11.2% |
Range-$257M – $310M
CAGR-13.9%
Avg YoY Growth+147.9%
Median YoY Growth-69.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Paper's change in receivables?
- International Paper (IP) reported change in receivables of $158M in Q1 2026.
- How has International Paper's change in receivables changed year-over-year?
- International Paper's change in receivables decreased by 11.2% year-over-year, from $178M to $158M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Paper's change in receivables?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), International Paper's change in receivables has grown at a -46.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $596M to -$91M.
- What does change in receivables mean?
- The net change in money owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered.