International Paper Company (IP) Earnings History
Net Loss37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · Currently unprofitable on a TTM basis
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International Paper Company (IP) Earnings Overview
As of June 21, 2026, International Paper Company (IP) reported trailing twelve-month net income of -$3.35B, reflecting -527.4% year-over-year growth. The company earned $-6.30 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of -14.1%.
Looking at the long-term picture, IP's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $2.14B in fiscal 2017.
International Paper Company is currently reporting a net loss, though operating performance should be evaluated in the context of growth investments and industry dynamics View revenue history →
Compared to peers including PKG ($773M net income, 8.6% margin), GPK ($274M net income, 5.2% margin), SON ($1.04B net income, 5.3% margin), IP has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare IP vs PKG →
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IP Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -$3.52B | -731.2% | -$2.82B | $-6.71 | -14.1% | -11.3% |
| 2024 | $557M | +84.4% | $476M | $1.57 | 3.0% | 2.6% |
| 2023 | $302M | -79.9% | $1.19B | $0.87 | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| 2022 | $1.50B | -14.2% | $1.75B | $4.10 | 7.1% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | $1.75B | +661.7% | $1.47B | $4.47 | 9.0% | 7.6% |
| 2020 | $230M | -81.2% | $1.40B | $1.22 | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| 2019 | $1.23B | -39.1% | $1.74B | $2.43 | 6.7% | 9.5% |
| 2018 | $2.01B | -6.2% | $2.96B | $4.86 | 8.6% | 12.7% |
| 2017 | $2.14B | +137.2% | $2.37B | $5.13 | 9.9% | 10.9% |
| 2016 | $904M | -3.6% | $2.10B | $2.18 | 4.6% | 10.8% |
| 2015 | $938M | +69.0% | $2.25B | $2.23 | 4.5% | 10.9% |
| 2014 | $555M | -60.2% | $2.46B | $1.28 | 2.4% | 10.4% |
| 2013 | $1.40B | +75.7% | $2.11B | $3.11 | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| 2012 | $794M | -39.9% | $1.79B | $1.80 | 3.6% | 8.2% |
| 2011 | $1.32B | +91.3% | $2.32B | $3.03 | 5.1% | 8.9% |
| 2010 | $691M | +4.2% | $1.80B | $1.48 | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| 2009 | $663M | +151.7% | $3.28B | $1.55 | 2.8% | 14.0% |
| 2008 | -$1.28B | -209.8% | $1.32B | $-3.05 | -5.2% | 5.3% |
| 2007 | $1.17B | +11.2% | $1.71B | $2.70 | 5.3% | 7.8% |
| 2006 | $1.05B | -4.5% | $1.45B | $2.15 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 2005 | $1.10B | +3242.9% | $1.07B | $2.16 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| 2004 | -$35M | -111.1% | $1.23B | $-0.07 | -0.2% | 6.0% |
| 2003 | $315M | +6.8% | $1.27B | $0.65 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| 2002 | $295M | +124.8% | $1.68B | $0.61 | 1.2% | 7.0% |
| 2001 | -$1.19B | -936.6% | $1.44B | $-2.37 | -4.5% | 5.4% |
| 2000 | $142M | -22.4% | $2.51B | $0.32 | 0.5% | 8.9% |
| 1999 | $183M | -25.9% | $1.54B | $0.44 | 0.7% | 6.3% |
| 1998 | $247M | +408.8% | $1.21B | $0.57 | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| 1997 | -$80M | -126.4% | $1.24B | $-0.50 | -0.3% | 5.0% |
| 1996 | $303M | -73.7% | $1.44B | $1.04 | 1.5% | 7.1% |
| 1995 | $1.15B | +166.9% | $2.52B | $4.37 | 5.8% | 12.7% |
| 1994 | $432M | +49.5% | $1.06B | $1.73 | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 1993 | $289M | +112.5% | $848M | $1.17 | 2.1% | 6.2% |
| 1992 | $136M | -65.9% | $851M | $0.35 | 1.0% | 6.3% |
| 1991 | $399M | -29.9% | $953M | $1.81 | 3.1% | 7.5% |
| 1990 | $569M | -34.1% | $1.22B | $2.61 | 4.4% | 9.4% |
| 1989 | $864M | - | $1.61B | $3.95 | 7.6% | 14.2% |
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IP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying IP stock.
What is IP earnings per share (EPS)?
IP trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $-6.30, reflecting -527.4% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is N/A. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is International Paper Company's net income?
International Paper Company (IP) trailing twelve-month net income is $-3.4B as of 2025. Earnings declined -527.4% year-over-year.
Is IP profitable?
IP is not currently profitable on a TTM basis, reporting a net loss of $-3.4B. Net margin is -14.1%. Investors should monitor for a return to profitability.
What is IP's earnings growth rate?
IP compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: N/A, 3-Year: N/A, 5-Year: N/A, 10-Year: N/A. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are IP's profit margins?
International Paper Company net profit margin is -14.1%, operating margin is -11.3%, and gross margin is +29.5%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is -30.6%.
Is IP growing earnings?
IP earnings are declining — EPS fell -527.4% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $-3.4B. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of N/A.
What was IP's best earnings year?
International Paper Company's highest annual net income on record is $2.1B, achieved in fiscal year 2017. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were IP's earnings last quarter?
IP's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $60M with diluted EPS of $0.11. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.