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Commitments & Contingencies

International Paper Commitments & Contingencies decreased by 20.1% to $222.00M in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2024), Commitments & Contingencies shows a downward trend with a -18.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2024Feb 27, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may signal rising legal risks or expanded contractual obligations, while a decrease suggests a reduction in potential future liabilities.

Detailed definition

This represents potential future financial obligations or liabilities that are dependent on the outcome of uncertain fut...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure across all public companies; peer comparisons focus on the nature and magnitude of legal or contractual risks.

Metric ID: commitments_and_contingencies

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24
Value$542.00M$375.00M$278.00M$222.00M
QoQ Change-30.8%-25.9%-20.1%
YoY Change-30.8%-25.9%-20.1%
Range$222.00M$542.00M
Avg YoY Growth-25.6%
Median YoY Growth-25.9%
Current Streak3+ quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Paper's commitments & contingencies?
International Paper (IP) reported commitments & contingencies of $222.00M in Q4 2024.
What is the long-term trend for International Paper's commitments & contingencies?
Over 4 years (2020 to 2024), International Paper's commitments & contingencies has grown at a -18.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $500.00M to $222.00M.
What does commitments & contingencies mean?
A disclosure of potential future financial obligations that depend on uncertain future events.