International Paper Company
NYSE•IP
CEO: Mr. Timothy S. Nicholls
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Packaging & Containers
Listing Date: 1970-01-02
International Paper Company produces and sells renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products in North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa. It operates through two segments, Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers. The company offers linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium and saturating kraft; and pulp for a range of applications, such as diapers, towel and tissue products, feminine care, incontinence, and other personal care products, as well as specialty pulps for use in textiles, construction materials, paints, coatings, and others. It sells its products directly to end users and converters, as well as through agents, resellers, and distributors. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
Contact Information
Market Cap
$19.39B
P/E (TTM)
-5.5
19.1
Dividend Yield
5.1%
52W High
$56.13
52W Low
$33.57
52W Range
Rank52Top 73.5%
2.9
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Weak • 2.9 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2016-2025
Financial Dashboard
Q4 2025 Data
Revenue
$6.01B+31.14%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
-$4.52+976.19%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$255.00M+86.13%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Annual Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Net Sales Reach $23.63B Net sales totaled $23.63B, reflecting $7.8B contribution from DS Smith acquisition in 2025.
Cost Reduction Initiatives Progress Achieved $710M run-rate cost-out actions post-DS Smith integration, streamlining combined operations across regions.
GCF Divestiture Completed Sold Global Cellulose Fibers business for $1.5B cash, positioning IP as pure-play packaging leader.
Operating Cash Flow Stable Cash provided by operating activities was $1.70B, supporting capital needs despite large impairment charges.
Risk Factors
Major Goodwill Impairment Recorded $2.47B goodwill impairment charge for PS EMEA reporting unit following strategic review trigger.
Net Loss Reported Net earnings loss reached $(3.52)B, heavily impacted by $2.47B goodwill charge and $626M restructuring costs.
EMEA Segment Operating Loss PS EMEA segment posted operating loss of $(236)M, reflecting soft demand and integration complexities in 2025.
Weak Demand Environments Challenging demand environments in North America and EMEA negatively impacted box demand throughout 2025.
Outlook
Strategic Separation Priority Critical priority is executing strategic separation to create two independent public companies by late 2026/early 2027.
Capital Spending Forecast Capital expenditures expected to be $2.0B to $2.1B in 2026, supporting strategic reinvestment plans.
Continued 80/20 Execution Advance transformation strategy focusing on advantaged cost position and superior customer experience in 2026.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
$24.90B
$19.61B
$17.31B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
84.0%
75.5%
69.9%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TPR | $30.69B | 58.6 | 63.3% | 79.3% |
| EXPE | $28.11B | 22.8 | 114.3% | 27.3% |
| CASY | $27.24B | 41.9 | 17.6% | 33.7% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
0.6%
Moderate Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
N/M
Profitability Shift
Cash Flow Stability
75%
Volatile Cash Flow
Deep Research
Next earnings:Apr 28, 2026
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