Non-Current Liabilities

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current)

International Paper Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) decreased by 6.0% to $297.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.2%, from $310.00M to $297.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) shows a downward trend with a -21.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates a growing pension deficit, potentially requiring higher future cash contributions, while a decrease signals improved funding status.

Detailed definition

This represents the long-term liability recognized when the projected benefit obligation of a defined benefit pension pl...

Peer comparison

Standard for mature companies with legacy pension obligations to their workforce.

Metric ID: defined_benefit_plan_liabilities_noncurrent

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$889.00M$418.00M$377.00M$375.00M$364.00M$359.00M$281.00M$283.00M$283.00M$281.00M$280.00M$279.00M$249.00M$247.00M$232.00M$310.00M$308.00M$310.00M$316.00M$297.00M
QoQ Change-53.0%-9.8%-0.5%-2.9%-1.4%-21.7%+0.7%+0.0%-0.7%-0.4%-0.4%-10.8%-0.8%-6.1%+33.6%-0.6%+0.6%+1.9%-6.0%
YoY Change-59.1%-14.1%-25.5%-24.5%-22.3%-21.7%-0.4%-1.4%-12.0%-12.1%-17.1%+11.1%+23.7%+25.5%+36.2%-4.2%
Range$232.00M$889.00M
CAGR-20.6%
Avg YoY Growth-7.4%
Median YoY Growth-12.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Paper's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
International Paper (IP) reported defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) of $297.00M in Q1 2026.
How has International Paper's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) changed year-over-year?
International Paper's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) decreased by 4.2% year-over-year, from $310.00M to $297.00M.
What is the long-term trend for International Paper's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), International Paper's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) has grown at a -21.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.03B to $316.00M.
What does defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) mean?
The long-term shortfall in funding for company-sponsored pension plans.