International Paper Co IP

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$32.52 −0.65 (1.96%)
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International Paper Expects to Separate Its EMEA Packaging Business

International Paper manufactures packaging products. It accounts for roughly one-third of the North American corrugated packaging market. While it mainly sold its products in North America, its 2025 acquisition of DS Smith greatly expanded its global presence. A decade of consolidation in the corrugated packaging industry has allowed International Paper to raise prices and expand margins. Still, increased competitive intensity and rising costs have weighed on profitability in recent years.

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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls

After a decade of adjusting its business model to improve profitability, International Paper will enjoy solid returns as it now operates primarily as a containerboard company.

Bears

Despite a period of attractive margin expansion in containerboard production, the best days are behind International Paper as new capacity weighs on linerboard prices.

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Trading Information

Previous Close Price
$33.17
Day Range
$31.90–32.98
52-Week Range
$29.26–50.25
Bid/Ask
$32.48 / $33.80
Shares Outstanding
529.57M
Market Cap
$17.22B
Volume/Avg
7M / 5M

Key Statistics

Price/Earnings (Normalized)
108.71
Price/Sales
0.71
Dividend Yield (Trailing)
5.69%
Dividend Yield (Forward)
5.69%
Dividend Payment Schedule
Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
Total Yield
5.88%

Company Profile

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.
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Packaging & Containers
Stock Style Box
Mid Core
Total Number of Employees
62,602

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Valuation

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Price/Earnings (Normalized)
108.7123.44
Price/Book Value
1.194.39
Price/Sales
0.712.15
Price/Cash Flow
6.2812.01
Price/Earnings
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Financial Strength

Metric
IP
PKG
Quick Ratio
0.751.77
Current Ratio
1.102.94
Interest Coverage
−3.628.70
Quick Ratio
IP
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Profitability

Metric
IP
PKG
Return on Assets (Normalized)
−0.43%8.38%
Return on Equity (Normalized)
−1.05%18.96%
Return on Invested Capital (Normalized)
0.91%11.15%
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