Operating Expenses
Goodwill impairment
This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 27, 2026
How to read this metric
A large impairment charge signals poor past acquisition performance or a significant decline in the value of business units.
Detailed definition
Goodwill impairment is a non-cash charge that occurs when the carrying value of an acquired asset exceeds its fair marke...
Peer comparison
Occurs across all sectors; peers in consolidating industries often face these charges during economic downturns.
Metric ID:
goodwill_impairmentHistorical Data
12 periods
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2.47B |
Range$0 – $2.47B
Business Segments
| Segment | FY'25 |
|---|---|
| Packaging Solutions EMEA Segment | $2.47B |
| Total | $2.47B |
All segment values are derived from annual filings.
Goodwill impairment at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Paper's goodwill impairment?
- International Paper (IP) reported goodwill impairment of $2.47B in Q4 2025.
- What does goodwill impairment mean?
- A write-down of the value of previously acquired businesses.