ITEM 1. BUSINESS DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS International Paper Company (the "Company," "International Paper" or "IP", which may also be referred to as "we" or "us") is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. We produce renewable fiber-based packaging products with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, Europe and North Africa. We are a New York corporation, incorporated in 1941 as the successor to the New York corporation of the same name organized in 1898. In recent years, the Company has undergone significant transformation designed to simplify our operations, strengthen performance and position the business for long-term value creation. At International Paper, we follow the IP 80/20 performance system. The 80/20 approach is a disciplined, data-driven operating model focused on simplification, segmentation, resourcing and growth.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 23.6B | 23.6B | 15.8B | 18.9B | 21.2B | 19.4B |
| Net Income | -3.5B | -3.5B | 557M | 288M | 1.5B | 1.8B |
| EPS | $-6.95 | $-6.95 | $1.57 | $0.82 | $4.10 | $4.47 |
| Free Cash Flow | -159M | -159M | 757M | 692M | 1.2B | 1.5B |
| ROIC | -11.9% | -18.9% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 8.9% | 11.8% |
| Gross Margin | 29.6% | 29.6% | 28.0% | 27.9% | 28.4% | 28.6% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.74 | 0.44 | 0.48 | 0.46 |
| Dividends/Share | $1.93 | $1.85 | $1.85 | $1.85 | $1.85 | $2.00 |
| Operating Income | -3.7B | -3.7B | 410M | 578M | 1.6B | 2.3B |
| Operating Margin | -15.6% | -15.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 7.5% | 11.8% |
| ROE | -23.7% | -30.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 11.5% | 14.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | 506M | 506M | 355M | 351M | 367M | 392M |
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/ passes 2 of 9 quality checks, indicating weak fundamentals.
The company's 5-year average ROIC is 1.6% with a gross margin of 28.5%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 5.6%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is -16.9%.
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/ (IP) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 1.6%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/ (IP) has a market capitalization of $18.5B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/ (IP) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 5.27%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 0.35%.
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/ (IP) operates in the Paper Mills industry, within the Materials sector.
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/ (IP) reported annual revenue of $23.6 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/ (IP) has a net profit margin of -14.9%. The company is currently unprofitable.
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/ (IP) generated $-159 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Negative free cash flow may indicate heavy investment or operational challenges.
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/ (IP) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73. This indicates moderate leverage.
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/ (IP) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $-6.95 in its most recent fiscal year.
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/ (IP) has a return on equity (ROE) of -30.6%. A negative ROE may indicate losses or negative equity.
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/ (IP) has a 5-year average gross margin of 28.5%. This lower margin is typical of capital-intensive or commodity businesses.
The Ledger Terminal provides 19 years of financial data for INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/ (IP), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/ (IP) has a book value per share of $29.31, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.
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