REVENUE RECOGNITION
DISAGGREGATED REVENUE
2025
Reportable Segments
Packaging
Solutions North
America
Packaging
Solutions
EMEA
Corporate &
Intersegment
Total
Primary Geographical Markets (a)
United States
$14,431
$
$8
$14,439
EMEA
8,451
8,451
Pacific Rim and Asia
31
31
Americas, other than U.S.
713
713
Total
$15,175
$8,451
$8
$23,634
(a)  Net sales are attributed to countries based on the location of the reportable segment making the sale.
2024
Reportable Segments
Packaging
Solutions North
America
Packaging
Solutions
EMEA
Corporate &
Intersegment
Total
Primary Geographical Markets (a)
United States
$13,500
$
$186
$13,686
EMEA
1,355
1,355
Pacific Rim and Asia
63
1
64
Americas, other than U.S.
730
730
Total
$14,293
$1,355
$187
$15,835
(a)  Net sales are attributed to countries based on the location of the reportable segment making the sale.
2023
Reportable Segments
Packaging
Solutions
North America
Packaging
Solutions
EMEA
Corporate &
Intersegment
Total
Primary Geographical Markets (a)
United States
$13,435
$
$342
$13,777
EMEA
1,398
1,398
Pacific Rim and Asia
37
37
Americas, other than U.S.
821
821
Total
$14,293
$1,398
$342
$16,033
(a)  Net sales are attributed to countries based on the location of the reportable segment making the sale.
REVENUE CONTRACT BALANCES
A contract asset is created when the Company recognizes revenue on its customized products prior to having an
unconditional right to payment from the customer, which generally does not occur until title and risk of loss passes
to the customer.
A contract liability is created when customers prepay for goods prior to the Company transferring those goods to the
customer. The contract liability is reduced once control of the goods is transferred to the customer. The majority of
our customer prepayments are received during the fourth quarter each year for goods that will be transferred to
customers over the following twelve months. Contract liabilities of $18 million and $30 million are included in Other
current liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
The difference between the opening and closing balances of the Company's contract assets and contract liabilities
primarily results from the difference between the price and quantity at comparable points in time for goods which we
have an unconditional right to payment or receive prepayment from the customer, respectively.
PERFORMANCE OBLIGATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT JUDGMENTS
International Paper's principal business is to manufacture and sell fiber-based packaging goods. As a general rule,
none of our businesses provide equipment installation or other ancillary services outside of producing and shipping
packaging products to customers.
The nature of the Company's contracts can vary based on the business, customer type and region; however, in all
instances it is International Paper's customary business practice to receive a valid order from the customer, in which
each parties' rights and related payment terms are clearly identifiable.
Contracts or purchase orders with customers could include a single type of product or it could include multiple
types/grades of products. Regardless, the contracted price with the customer is agreed to at the individual product
level outlined in the customer contracts or purchase orders. The Company does not bundle prices; however, we do
negotiate with customers on pricing and rebates for the same products based on a variety of factors (e.g. level of
contractual volume, geographical location, etc.).
Management has concluded that the prices negotiated with each individual customer are representative of the
stand-alone selling price of the product.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 27, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 21, 2025
2023Feb 16, 2024
2022Feb 17, 2023
2021Feb 18, 2022
2020Feb 19, 2021
2019Feb 19, 2020
2018Feb 20, 2019

About Revenue Disclosures

Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.

Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.