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International Paper

(NYSE) IP

Current Price$37.88
Market Cap$19.45BMarket 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)+3,635%
5 Year-18%
1 Year-24%
1 Month+1%
International Paper last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 36.742026-07-15
International Paper stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.19%USD 36.672026-07-08
1 month+0.96%USD 36.392026-06-15
3 month+3.03%USD 35.662026-04-16
Year to date-4.39%USD 38.432025-12-31
1 year-24.41%USD 48.612025-07-15
3 year+33.84%USD 27.452023-07-14
5 year-18.07%USD 44.842021-07-16
Since inception+3,635.06%USD 0.981968-01-02

International Paper Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$19.45BMarket 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)

$24.97B

Net Income (TTM)

-$3.35B

EPS (TTM)

-$6.32

P/E Ratio

-5.81

Dividend

$1.85

Beta (Volatility)

0.85 (Low)

Price

$37.88

Volume

4,460,789.08

Open

$36.87

Previous Close

$37.87

Daily Range

$36.72 - $37.92

52-Week Range

$29.26 - $56.13

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 30, 2026

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About International Paper

International Paper makes fiber-based packaging that protects goods during shipping. They help businesses move products safely and create boxes for everyday items. These solutions provide renewable alternatives to traditional plastic packaging for many industries.

What They Build

  • Industrial Packaging: Produces containerboard, including linerboard and medium, used to create corrugated boxes for shipping and displays.
  • Global Cellulose Fibers: Provides fluff and specialty pulps for absorbent products like diapers and feminine care items; sold in January 2026.

Strategic Moves and Shifts

  • Completed the acquisition of DS Smith Ltd in 2025 to expand regional integration across Europe.
  • Sold the Global Cellulose Fibers business to American Industrial Partners for $1.5 billion in January 2026.
  • Announced plans in January 2026 to separate into two independent public companies for North America and EMEA.
  • Announced plans to build two new greenfield packaging plants during 2025.

A Global Network

The company manages a vast manufacturing footprint including 29 packaging mills and 318 converting plants across North America, Europe, and Latin America. They utilize an 80/20 performance system to simplify operations and focus on the most profitable customer segments.

The Recent Numbers

  • Net sales reached $23.63 billion for the full year 2025.
  • Revenue for Q4 2025 was $6 billion, up 31.1% from Q4 2024.
  • Operating cash flow rose to $905 million in Q4 2025, an increase of 128% year-over-year.
  • Net income dropped to a loss of $2.4 billion in Q4 2025, down 1521.8% from the previous year.
  • Free cash flow grew to $255 million in Q4 2025, up 86.1% from Q4 2024.

Bottom Line

International Paper is transitioning into a pure-play packaging company through major divestitures and regional separations. These structural changes aim to lower costs and focus resources on sustainable fiber-based solutions.

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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

27.83%

Operating Margin

-10.46%

Net Income Margin

-13.42%

Return on Equity

-20.44%

Return on Capital

-11.00%

Return on Assets

-9.20%

Earnings Yield

-17.21%

Dividend Yield

5.04%

Payout Ratio

-29.19%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$19.45BMarket 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

529.52M

Volume

4.46M

Avg. Volume

6.58M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$6.95B

Operating Income

-$2.61B

EBITDA

-$41.00M

Operating Cash Flow

$2.60B

Capital Expenditure

-$2.04B

Free Cash Flow

$553.00M

Cash & ST Invst.

$1.24B

Total Debt

$9.54B

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
Q22025-06-3014.7%
Q32025-09-30-8.1%
Q42025-12-31-3.5%
Q12026-03-31-0.6%
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
Q22025-06-30158.3%
Q32025-09-30-1592.9%
Q42025-12-31-116.3%
Q12026-03-31102.4%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$5.97B

+1.2%

Gross Profit

$1.24B

-24.6%

Gross Margin

20.73%

N/A

Market Cap

$19.45BMarket 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

$310.76K

N/A

Employees

62,602

N/A

Net Income

$60.00M

+157.1%

EBITDA

$658.00M

+15.6%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$1.24B

+6.9%

Total Debt

$9.54B

-5.5%

Accounts Receivable

$4.69B

-6.3%

Inventory

$1.90B

-26.6%

Long Term Debt

$8.63B

-10.6%

Short Term Debt

$918.00M

+106.8%

Return on Assets

-9.20%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-8.89%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$94.00M

+115.2%

Operating Cash Flow

$611.00M

+312.2%

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Questions About IP

What is the current price of International Paper?

International Paper is trading at $37.87 per share.

What is the 52-week range for International Paper?

Over the past 52 weeks, International Paper has traded between $29.26 and $56.13.

How much debt does International Paper have?

As of the most recent reporting period, International Paper reported total debt of $11.89B.

How much cash does International Paper have on hand?

International Paper reported $1.30B 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 5.04%.

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