Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards
International Paper Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards increased by 10.3% to $1.50B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 10.3%, from $1.36B to $1.50B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards shows an upward trend with a 11.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests the company has accumulated significant tax-deductible losses, which can be a future benefit if profitability returns.
Detailed definition
This represents the gross amount of operating losses and unused tax credits that can be carried forward to offset future...
Peer comparison
Common in capital-intensive industries like paper and packaging where cyclical downturns often create tax loss carryforwards.
other_operating_lossand_tax_credit_carryforwardsHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $860.00M | $743.00M | $881.00M | $1.36B | $1.50B |
| QoQ Change | — | -13.6% | +18.6% | +54.8% | +10.3% |
| YoY Change | — | -13.6% | +18.6% | +54.8% | +10.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Paper's operating loss and tax credit carryforwards?
- International Paper (IP) reported operating loss and tax credit carryforwards of $1.50B in Q4 2025.
- How has International Paper's operating loss and tax credit carryforwards changed year-over-year?
- International Paper's operating loss and tax credit carryforwards increased by 10.3% year-over-year, from $1.36B to $1.50B.
- What is the long-term trend for International Paper's operating loss and tax credit carryforwards?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), International Paper's operating loss and tax credit carryforwards has grown at a 11.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $885.00M to $1.50B.
- What does operating loss and tax credit carryforwards mean?
- The total value of past losses and tax credits that can be used to lower future tax bills.