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— Fundamental Stock Analysis and Report Card

Consumer Cyclical : Packaging & Containers

Located in Memphis, TN, 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.

Growth

Revenue, earnings and profitability.

Strong revenue growth and earnings can attract investors, driving the stock price up. Profitability indicates the company's efficiency and sustainability, which impacts investor confidence. Poor performance in these areas can lead to a decrease in stock price.

Revenue History

Earnings History

Margins

Gross Margin TTM
27.83%
EBITDA Margin TTM
-0.16%
Net Margin TTM
-13.42%
Earnings Per Share TTM
-6.14
Statements

Income & Cash Flow analysis.

An income statement shows what a company earned and spent over a period — revenue at the top, costs and expenses in between, and net income at the bottom. A cash flow statement tracks the actual cash moving in and out, across operations, investing, and financing. Read together, they show whether reported earnings are backed by real cash.

International Paper Company
Select Period:
Q1 2026
Total ($)
Q1 2026
Margin (%)
Revenue
6.0b
+70.0m
+1.2%
Gross Income
1.2b
-404.0m
-24.6%
21%
-7.1pp
-25.5%
EBITDA
658.0m
+89.0m
+15.6%
11%
+1.4pp
+14.3%
Operating Income
174.0m
+209.0m
+597.1%
3%
+3.5pp
+591.3%
Net Income
60.0m
+165.0m
+157.1%
1%
+2.8pp
+156.5%
Earnings Per Share
0.11
+0.4
+145.8%
Operating Cash Flow
611.0m
+899.0m
+312.2%
10%
+15.1pp
+309.7%
Free Cash Flow
94.0m
+712.0m
+115.2%
2%
+12.0pp
+115.0%
Research & Development
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Recommendations

What are the analysts saying?

Analyst Consensus aggregates Wall Street recommendations into buy/hold/sell counts, while the Fundamental Scorecard grades the company on six financial ratios (P/B, P/E, D/E, ROA, ROE, DCF) plus an overall score. The two measure different things and can point in different directions.

Analyst Consensus
Fundamental Scorecard
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
Bank of America Securities
a year ago
Truist Financial
2 years ago