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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_impairment

Historical Data

12 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$2.47B
Range$0$2.47B

Business Segments

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SegmentFY'25
Packaging Solutions EMEA Segment$2.47B
Total$2.47B

All segment values are derived from annual filings.

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.