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International Paper(NYSE) IP

Market Cap$21.21BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1968)+4,039%
5 Year-9%
1 Year-10%
1 Month+8%
$40.15
-0.29%
-0.12Today
After hours$40.14-$0.00 (-0.01%)
International Paper last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 40.052026-08-18
International Paper stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-3.1%USD 41.332026-08-11
1 month+7.84%USD 37.142026-07-17
3 month+33.13%USD 30.082026-05-20
Year to date+5.4%USD 38.002025-12-31
1 year-10.3%USD 44.652025-08-18
3 year+32.51%USD 30.222023-08-18
5 year-8.95%USD 43.992021-08-19
Since inception+4,039.46%USD 0.971968-01-02

International Paper Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$21.21BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$24.20B

Net Income (TTM)

-$3.44B

EPS (TTM)

-$6.48

P/E Ratio

-6.18

Dividend

$1.85

Beta (Volatility)

0.84 (Low)

Price

$40.15

Volume

249

Open

$40.13

Previous Close

$40.05

Daily Range

$39.99 - $40.58

52-Week Range

$29.26 - $50.25

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 28, 2026

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About International Paper

International Paper Company makes cardboard boxes and shipping materials. It helps businesses deliver products safely to their customers. The company also creates pulp for diapers and tissues.

Making the Boxes

  • Industrial Packaging: Manufactures various containerboards used to create corrugated shipping boxes for industrial and consumer goods.
  • Specialized Pulps: Supplies fluff and market pulps used in diapers, feminine care, and industrial textiles.
  • Converting Network: Operates facilities that turn paper and board into finished packaging for global customers.

Recent Strategic Milestones

  • Completed the $368 million acquisition of North Pacific Paper Company in June 2026.
  • Invested $250 million to convert a paper machine in Alabama to manufacture containerboard.
  • Advanced a spinoff plan to separate North American and European packaging businesses.
  • Divested the Global Cellulose Fibers business in January 2026 to focus on packaging.
  • Began modernizing a containerboard mill in Italy to improve energy efficiency and production.

Operational Global Reach

The company maintains a production network that spans North America and Europe to support global trade. It uses a specialized operating model to consolidate facilities and improve manufacturing efficiency.

Key Financial Performance

  • Net sales were $6 billion in the second quarter of 2026, down from $6.1 billion in 2025.
  • The company reported a $12 million loss from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was $587 million for the second quarter of 2026.
  • Operating cash flow totaled $1.14 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Capital expenditures hit $1.1 billion for the first six months of 2026, compared to $752 million in 2025.

Company Evolution

International Paper is sharpening its focus on the packaging industry by divesting noncore assets and separating regional businesses. Its shift toward modernized mills and high-performance materials supports its transition into a leaner industrial enterprise.

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Industry

Containers and Packaging

Sector

Materials

Employees

62,602

CEO

Andrew K. Silvernail, MBA

Website

www.internationalpaper.com

Headquarters

Memphis, TN 38197, US

IP Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

27.75%

Operating Margin

-11.45%

Net Income Margin

-14.20%

Return on Equity

-22.39%

Return on Capital

-11.00%

Return on Assets

-9.41%

Earnings Yield

-16.18%

Dividend Yield

4.62%

Payout Ratio

-28.48%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$21.21BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

529.57M

Volume

249

Avg. Volume

5.60M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$6.72B

Operating Income

-$2.77B

EBITDA

-$231.00M

Operating Cash Flow

$2.65B

Capital Expenditure

-$2.16B

Free Cash Flow

$492.00M

Cash & ST Invst.

$726.00M

Total Debt

$9.69B

International Paper Performance Analysis

International Paper annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 21,161,000,0009.3%
20232023-12-31USD 18,916,000,000-10.6%
20242024-12-31USD 15,835,000,000-16.3%
20252025-12-31USD 23,634,000,00049.3%
International Paper sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-8.1%
Q42025-12-31-3.5%
Q12026-03-31-0.6%
Q22026-06-300.6%
International Paper annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 4.7465.9%
20232023-12-31USD 0.87-81.8%
20242024-12-31USD 1.5781.8%
20252025-12-31USD -6.95N/A
International Paper sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-1592.9%
Q42025-12-31-116.3%
Q12026-03-31102.4%
Q22026-06-30-118.2%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$6.00B

-11.3%

Gross Profit

$1.66B

-12.2%

Gross Margin

27.65%

N/A

Market Cap

$21.21BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$338.80K

N/A

Employees

62,602

N/A

Net Income

-$12.00M

-116.0%

EBITDA

$549.00M

-25.7%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$726.00M

-36.0%

Total Debt

$9.69B

-6.8%

Accounts Receivable

$4.25B

-18.5%

Inventory

$1.96B

-26.2%

Long Term Debt

$8.69B

-14.6%

Short Term Debt

$1.00B

+345.3%

Return on Assets

-9.41%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-9.55%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$7.00M

-113.0%

Operating Cash Flow

$526.00M

+10.5%

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Questions About IP

What is the current price of International Paper?

International Paper is trading at $40.05 per share.

What is the 52-week range for International Paper?

Over the past 52 weeks, International Paper has traded between $29.26 and $50.25.

How much debt does International Paper have?

As of the most recent reporting period, International Paper reported total debt of $12.03B.

How much cash does International Paper have on hand?

International Paper reported $726.00M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is International Paper’s dividend yield?

International Paper currently has a dividend yield of 4.62%.

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