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Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)

International Paper Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) remained flat by 0.0% to $990.85M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $990.85M to $990.85M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) shows relatively stable performance with a 0.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 27, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in authorized shares often signals potential future capital raising or stock split activity.

Detailed definition

This is the maximum number of shares that a company is legally permitted to issue according to its corporate charter. It...

Peer comparison

Standard corporate governance metric; usually set significantly higher than issued shares to provide flexibility.

Metric ID: other_common_stock_shares_authorized

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$990.85M$990.85M$990.85M$990.85M$990.85M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
YoY Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
Range$990.85M$990.85M
CAGR+0.0%
Avg YoY Growth+0.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Paper's common stock, shares authorized (in shares)?
International Paper (IP) reported common stock, shares authorized (in shares) of $990.85M in Q4 2025.
How has International Paper's common stock, shares authorized (in shares) changed year-over-year?
International Paper's common stock, shares authorized (in shares) decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $990.85M to $990.85M.
What is the long-term trend for International Paper's common stock, shares authorized (in shares)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), International Paper's common stock, shares authorized (in shares) has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $990.85M to $990.85M.
What does common stock, shares authorized (in shares) mean?
The maximum number of shares the company is allowed to issue to the public.