IP Stock Price, Performance & Company Data

International Paper stock jumps as Packaging Corp of America reports tight containerboard market and IP’s network optimization and Pine Hill mill suspension amplify supply-tightness and pricing-driven margin expectations.

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About International Paper

International Paper manufactures packaging products. It accounts for roughly one-third of the North American corrugated packaging market. The company also has a substantial presence in Europe following its acquisition of DS Smith. International Paper serves a variety of end markets, including industrial, consumer products, and manufacturing.

Ticker

$IP

Sector

Materials

Primary listing

NYSE

Employees

62,602

Headquarters

Memphis, United States

Website

www.internationalpaper.com

IP Metrics

BasicAdvanced

$22bn

-$6.34

0.90

$1.85

4.39%

What the Analysts think about IP

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for International Paper stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

The planned separation into two public companies will sharpen focus on North American packaging, streamlining operations and capital allocation for the parent International Paper entity (Reuters).

International Paper generated $94 million in free cash flow in Q1 2026, underlining robust cash generation capacity despite inflationary and macroeconomic headwinds (Reuters).

International Paper joined peers in raising containerboard prices effective June 1, leveraging its market share in North America to mitigate input cost inflation and bolster profitability (Packaging Dive).

International Paper’s exposure to softening demand led to net sales of $5.97 billion in Q1 2026, missing the $6.01 billion estimate and prompting a full-year adjusted EBITDA cut to $3.2–3.5 billion from $3.5–3.7 billion (Reuters).

Nordic softwood pulp prices jumped 9.2% month-on-month to $985 per metric ton in June 2026, escalating raw material costs for International Paper’s operations and squeezing margins amid broader input inflation (IPPC).

Since completing the DS Smith acquisition in January 2025, International Paper shares have fallen around 25%, indicating investor skepticism over the strategic rationale and execution of its European integration and subsequent separation plan (Reuters Breakingviews).

Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 24 Jul 2026.

IP Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses

Income statement
QuarterlyAnnual	Q3 24	QoQ growth
Revenue	$37bn	-39.75%
Net income	$45bn	107.52%
Profit margin	37.65%	6.78%

IP Earnings Performance

Company profitability

Earnings per share
QuarterlyAnnual	Q4 23	Q1 24	Q2 24	Q3 24	Q4 24
Actual	$3.69	$2.85	$2.45	$2.42	-
Expected	$3.55	$2.61	$2.05	$2.31	$3.94
Surprise	3.94%	9.20%	19.51%	4.63%	-

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Bulls say / Bears say

The planned separation into two public companies will sharpen focus on North American packaging, streamlining operations and capital allocation for the parent International Paper entity (Reuters).

International Paper generated $94 million in free cash flow in Q1 2026, underlining robust cash generation capacity despite inflationary and macroeconomic headwinds (Reuters).

Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 24 Jul 2026.