International Paper Company (IP)
NYSE: IPConsumer CyclicalPackaging & ContainersUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 31.82 0.00%
IP stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $16.85B
- Forward P/E
- 10.53
- EPS (TTM)
- -$5.17
- Dividend yield
- 5.81% ($1.85)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 14, 2026
- 52-week range
- 29.26 – 50.25
- Day range
- 31.37 – 32.09
- Volume / Avg
- 5.17M / 5.06M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 529.57M
- Next earnings
- Oct 28, 2026
52-week range
IP stock today
Shares of International Paper (IP) finished lower on Oct 7 at $31.82, a drop of 1.00% or $0.32 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 36.7% below their 52-week high of $50.25, set on Feb 12, 2026 and 8.7% above the 52-week low of $29.26, near the bottom of the past year's range. IP is down 19.1% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 30.7%.
International Paper has posted a net loss over the last twelve months (EPS of -$5.17), so its P/E ratio is not meaningful. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 28 before the market opens; analysts expect EPS of $0.32. International Paper pays an annual dividend of $1.85 per share, a 5.81% yield at the current price.
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About International Paper
Company profileInternational Paper Company produces and sells renewable fiber-based packaging in North America, Latin America, Europe, South America, and North Africa. It operates through two segments, Packaging Solutions North America and Packaging Solutions EMEA. The company offers linerboard, medium, whitetop, and saturating kraft; and converts containerboard into corrugated boxes, bulk bins, shipping containers and specialty packaging through its converting facilities.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Packaging & Containers
- CEO
- Mr. Andrew K. Silvernail
- Headquarters
- Memphis, TN
- Employees
- 62,602
- Website
- internationalpaper.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, International Paper generated $23.63 billion in revenue, up 49.3% from fiscal 2024. International Paper reported a net loss of $3.52 billion, compared with net income of $557.0 million a year earlier. Gross margin was 29.6% (up from 28.0%).
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $23.63B | $15.84B | $16.03B | $21.16B | $19.36B |
| Growth | +49.25% | -1.23% | -24.23% | +9.29% | +10.24% |
| Net income | $-3.52B | $557.00M | $288.00M | $1.50B | $1.75B |
| EPS (diluted) | $-6.95 | $1.57 | $0.82 | $4.10 | $4.47 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (12 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$46.73+46.86%
- Strong buy 3
- Buy 7
- Hold 2
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 28, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.32
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 5, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $-0.02 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.85
- Dividend yield
- 5.81%
- Last payment
- $0.463
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 14, 2026
International Paper peers
Consumer Cyclical sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALLBall Corporation | 57.48 | +0.09% | $15.22B | vs IP |
| AMCRAmcor plc | 41.26 | -1.22% | $19.06B | vs IP |
| PKGPackaging Corporation of America | 227.25 | -1.08% | $20.25B | vs IP |
| AVYAvery Dennison Corporation | 166.97 | -0.88% | $12.65B | vs IP |
| SWSmurfit WestRock plc | 41.29 | -2.60% | $21.66B | vs IP |
| CCKCrown Holdings Inc. | 107.10 | -0.55% | $11.65B | vs IP |
| SONSonoco Products Company | 47.74 | -0.58% | $4.72B | vs IP |
| GEFGreif Inc. Class A | 82.17 | -0.45% | $4.67B | vs IP |
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International Paper stock FAQ
What is International Paper's stock price today?
IP last traded at $31.82 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 1.00% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does International Paper pay a dividend?
Yes. International Paper pays $1.85 per share annually, a 5.81% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.463 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 14, 2026.
When is International Paper's next earnings date?
International Paper is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.32.
Is International Paper in the S&P 500?
Yes. International Paper (IP) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is International Paper's CEO?
Mr. Andrew K. Silvernail is the chief executive officer of International Paper Company, which has about 62,602 employees.
Has IP ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent IP stock split was a 1056-for-1000 split on Oct 1, 2021, one of 4 splits on record.
What is the IP 52-week high?
The 52-week high for IP is $50.25 and the 52-week low is $29.26. The stock is currently 36.7% below its high.