International Paper SG&A decreased by 6.4% to $510.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.7%, from $487.00M to $510.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 11.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A rising ratio of SG&A to revenue may indicate inefficiency or aggressive expansion, while a falling ratio suggests improved operating leverage.
Detailed definition
Selling, general, and administrative expenses encompass the costs associated with the day-to-day operation of the busine...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense category; peers with larger global sales forces typically show higher absolute SG&A levels.
selling_general_and_administrativeHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $396.00M | $343.00M | $344.00M | $341.00M | $300.00M | $337.00M | $315.00M | $381.00M | $336.00M | $286.00M | $254.00M | $358.00M | $453.00M | $473.00M | $481.00M | $487.00M | $578.00M | $493.00M | $545.00M | $510.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -13.4% | +0.3% | -0.9% | -12.0% | +12.3% | -6.5% | +21.0% | -11.8% | -14.9% | -11.2% | +40.9% | +26.5% | +4.4% | +1.7% | +1.2% | +18.7% | -14.7% | +10.5% | -6.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -24.2% | -1.7% | -8.4% | +11.7% | +12.0% | -15.1% | -19.4% | -6.0% | +34.8% | +65.4% | +89.4% | +36.0% | +27.6% | +4.2% | +13.3% | +4.7% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS NA | — | — | — | — | $340.00M | $335.00M | $336.00M | $333.00M |
| PS EMEA | — | — | — | — | $154.00M | $134.00M | $155.00M | $157.00M |
| Global Cellulose Fibers | $61.00M | — | — | — | $56.00M | — | — | — |
| Industrial Packaging | $362.75M | $362.75M | $362.75M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Packaging Solutions EMEA | — | — | — | $93.00M | — | — | — | — |
| Packaging Solutions North America | — | — | — | $282.00M | — | — | — | — |
| Total | $453.00M | $473.00M | $481.00M | $487.00M | $578.00M | $493.00M | $545.00M | $510.00M |
Industrial Packaging is derived from annual filings.
Global Cellulose Fibers, Industrial Packaging, Packaging Solutions EMEA, Packaging Solutions North America were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Paper's sg&a?
- International Paper (IP) reported sg&a of $510.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has International Paper's sg&a changed year-over-year?
- International Paper's sg&a increased by 4.7% year-over-year, from $487.00M to $510.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Paper's sg&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Paper's sg&a has grown at a 11.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.39B to $2.10B.
- What does sg&a mean?
- The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.