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About International Paper

International Paper manufactures packaging products and cellulose fibers. 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

Primary listing

NYSE

Employees

37,000

IP Metrics

BasicAdvanced
$24B
-
-$0.06
0.99
$1.85
4.02%

What the Analysts think about IP

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

Bulls say / Bears say

International Paper beat Wall Street’s Q1 sales forecasts by leveraging higher pricing, optimized production and a rebound in corrugated packaging demand, underscoring strong pricing power and operational resilience (Reuters).
The EU granted approval for International Paper’s $7.2 billion DS Smith acquisition in January 2025, cementing its one-third share of the North American corrugated market and significantly expanding its European footprint under an enlarged platform (Reuters).
On March 6, 2025, International Paper confirmed a proposal to acquire Smurfit Kappa—offering €22 in cash and 0.3028 new shares per Smurfit Kappa share—demonstrating its strategic ambition to further consolidate industry leadership in packaging and fiber solutions (Reuters).
International Paper is in exclusive talks to sell five European corrugated box plants—three in France, one in Portugal and one in Spain—to comply with EU conditions for its £5.8 billion DS Smith acquisition, potentially reducing its anticipated post-merger scale benefits (Reuters).
A class action filed on July 30, 2025, alleges International Paper conspired with competitors to raise containerboard prices by about 30% since late 2020, exposing the company to potential damages and legal costs exceeding $5 million (Reuters).
In February 2025, International Paper announced closures of four U.S. plants and 1% workforce cuts after reporting a surprise fourth-quarter loss, highlighting softening demand from e-commerce and consumer goods firms that could pressure future volumes (Reuters).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 30 Aug 2025.

IP Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
$37B
-39.75%
Net income
$45B
107.52%
Profit margin
37.65%
6.78%

IP Earnings Performance

Company profitability
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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