Discontinued — last reported Q1 '26

Operating Expenses

Restructuring Charges

International Paper Restructuring Charges decreased by 85.8% to $23.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 72.3%, from $83.00M to $23.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Restructuring Charges shows an upward trend with a 5.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

Frequent or large charges may indicate operational instability or a need for significant strategic pivots, while occasional charges are standard in large-scale transformations.

Detailed definition

Restructuring charges are one-time costs associated with reorganizing a company's operations, such as severance pay, fac...

Peer comparison

Used by analysts to identify non-recurring items that distort year-over-year operating comparisons.

Metric ID: restructuring_charges

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$174.00M$39.00M$266.00M$0.00$0.00$93.00M$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$65.00M$3.00M$0.00$55.00M$45.00M$83.00M$39.00M$342.00M$162.00M$23.00M
QoQ Change-77.6%+582.1%-100.0%-100.0%-95.4%-100.0%-18.2%+84.4%-53.0%+776.9%-52.6%-85.8%
YoY Change-100.0%+138.5%-100.0%-100.0%-30.8%>999%+521.8%+260.0%-72.3%
Range$0.00$342.00M
CAGR-34.7%
Avg YoY Growth+353.8%
Median YoY Growth-30.8%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q2 '25
Packaging Solutions North America$32.00M
Corporate Segment$15.25M$15.25M
Global Cellulose Fibers$500.00K$500.00K
Industrial Packaging$10.50M$10.50M$10.50M$10.50M
Total$3.00M$0.00$55.00M$45.00M$39.00M

Corporate Segment, Global Cellulose Fibers, Industrial Packaging are derived from annual filings.

Corporate Segment, Global Cellulose Fibers, Industrial Packaging, Packaging Solutions North America were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Restructuring Charges at Other Companies

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Paper's restructuring charges?
International Paper (IP) reported restructuring charges of $23.00M in Q1 2026.
How has International Paper's restructuring charges changed year-over-year?
International Paper's restructuring charges decreased by 72.3% year-over-year, from $83.00M to $23.00M.
What is the long-term trend for International Paper's restructuring charges?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Paper's restructuring charges has grown at a 5.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $509.00M to $626.00M.
What does restructuring charges mean?
One-time costs related to reorganizing or downsizing business operations.