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Discontinued — last reported Q2 '25

Business Segments · Selling and administrative expenses

Global Cellulose Fibers — Selling and administrative expenses

International Paper Global Cellulose Fibers — Selling and administrative expenses increased by 33.3% to $56M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 8.2%, from $61M to $56M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ2 2025Aug 7, 2025
Rolls up toSG&A

How to read this metric

Rising expenses relative to sales may indicate inefficiency or increased investment in growth, while falling expenses suggest cost-cutting measures.

Detailed definition

Operating expenses incurred for the management, marketing, and administration of the cellulose fibers segment, excluding...

Peer comparison

Standard SG&A metric used to evaluate operational leverage across peer companies.

Metric ID: ip_segment_global_cellulose_fibers_selling_and_administrative_expenses

Historical Data

12 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25
Value$47.25M$47.25M$47.25M$47.25M$52.75M$52.75M$52.75M$52.75M$58M$61M$42M$56M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+11.6%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+10.0%+5.2%-31.1%+33.3%
YoY Change+11.6%+11.6%+11.6%+11.6%+10.0%+15.6%-27.6%-8.2%
Range$42M$61M
CAGR+6.4%
Avg YoY Growth+4.5%
Median YoY Growth+11.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Paper's global cellulose fibers — selling and administrative expenses?
International Paper (IP) reported global cellulose fibers — selling and administrative expenses of $56M in Q2 2025.
How has International Paper's global cellulose fibers — selling and administrative expenses changed year-over-year?
International Paper's global cellulose fibers — selling and administrative expenses decreased by 8.2% year-over-year, from $61M to $56M.
What does global cellulose fibers — selling and administrative expenses mean?
The overhead costs for managing and selling the segment's products.