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International Paper Company (IP)

NYSE · Basic Materials · Paper, Lumber & Forest Products

Profile

International Paper Company

Exchange
NYSE
Ticker
IP
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Paper, Lumber & Forest Products
Country
US

International Paper Company, established in 1898 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, functions as a leading global packaging enterprise. Its extensive operational footprint spans the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Pacific Rim, Asia, and various other regions across the Americas. The company's business activities are structured into two principal divisions: Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers. The Industrial Packaging segment is dedicated to producing a diverse range of containerboards, which encompass linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium, and saturating kraft. Concurrently, the Global Cellulose Fibers division supplies fluff, market, and specialized pulps. These pulps are integral components for a wide array of products, including absorbent hygiene items such as baby diapers, feminine care, and adult incontinence products, alongside other non-woven goods, and traditional tissue and paper products. Additionally, they find application in numerous non-absorbent sectors like textiles, filtration systems, building materials, paints and protective coatings, reinforced plastics, and various other industrial uses. International Paper distributes its products directly to ultimate consumers and converters, as well as through an established network of agents, resellers, and paper distributors.

Key facts

International Paper Company: key facts

  • International Paper Company (NYSE: IP) is a Paper, Lumber & Forest Products company in the Basic Materials sector.
  • In fiscal 2025, International Paper Company reported revenue of $24.9B and net income of -$3.5B.
  • Revenue grew 6.5% a year over the last 4 fiscal years.
  • Free cash flow was positive in 4 of the last 5 fiscal years.
  • Net income was positive in 4 of the last 5 fiscal years.
  • Over the last twelve months, revenue was $24.2B and net income was -$3.5B.

MonkScore

International Paper Company's MonkScore

MonkScore

MonkScore range: 30–40

as of October 2026

Sector rank: 367 of 616 in Basic Materials

How this score is madeDisclaimer

Pillar ranges

  • Growth30–40
  • Profitability20–30
  • Quality60–70
  • Market Conviction10–20
  • Safety90–100

The MonkScore runs from 0 to 100. Each range is one of ten 10-point groups, from 0–10 to 90–100.

Each pillar's range uses the same ten groups. The exact score and the pillar scores are in the MonkStreet app.

Fundamentals

Figures from the statements

International Paper Company's annual figures and the last twelve months, in USD. Last report: 30 September 2026.

FigureLast 12 monthsFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021
Revenue$24.2B$24.9B$18.6B$18.9B$21.2B$19.4B
Gross profit$6.7B$7.4B$5.2B$3.9B$6.0B$5.5B
Operating income-$3.5B-$2.8B$476.0M$1.2B$1.8B$1.5B
Net income-$3.5B-$3.5B$557.0M$302.0M$1.5B$1.8B
Operating cash flow$2.4B$1.7B$1.7B$1.8B$2.2B$2.0B
Capital expenditure-$2.3B-$1.9B-$921.0M-$1.1B-$931.0M-$549.0M
Free cash flow$75.0M-$159.0M$757.0M$692.0M$1.2B$1.5B
Total debt$10.1B$10.8B$5.9B$5.9B$5.9B$5.8B
Cash$815.0M$1.1B$1.2B$1.1B$804.0M$1.3B

Revenue growth a year

1-year
33.7%
3-year
5.6%
4-year
6.5%

Compound growth between fiscal years.

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