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Discontinued — last reported Q4 '24

Business Segments · Distribution expenses

Industrial Packaging — Distribution expenses

International Paper Industrial Packaging — Distribution expenses remained flat by 0.0% to $294.75M in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.9%, from $310M to $294.75M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2024), Industrial Packaging — Distribution expenses shows a downward trend with a -5.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ4 2024Feb 21, 2025

How to read this metric

Rising costs may indicate supply chain inefficiencies or inflationary pressure on logistics, while lower costs suggest improved distribution network optimization.

Detailed definition

Costs associated with the logistics, warehousing, and transportation of industrial packaging products to customers. This...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by logistics-heavy manufacturing and retail companies.

Metric ID: ip_segment_industrial_packaging_distribution_expenses

Historical Data

3 years
 FY'22FY'23FY'24
Value$1.32B$1.24B$1.18B
YoY Change-5.7%-4.9%
Range$1.18B$1.32B
CAGR-5.3%
Avg YoY Growth-5.3%
Median YoY Growth-5.3%
Current Streak2+ years decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Paper's industrial packaging — distribution expenses?
International Paper (IP) reported industrial packaging — distribution expenses of $294.75M in Q4 2024.
How has International Paper's industrial packaging — distribution expenses changed year-over-year?
International Paper's industrial packaging — distribution expenses decreased by 4.9% year-over-year, from $310M to $294.75M.
What is the long-term trend for International Paper's industrial packaging — distribution expenses?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2024), International Paper's industrial packaging — distribution expenses has grown at a -5.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.32B to $1.18B.
What does industrial packaging — distribution expenses mean?
The costs of shipping and delivering products to customers.