International Paper Company
S&P 500IP/Consumer Cyclical · Packaging & Containers/NYSE
Dividend Yield
5.02%
$1.85 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
IP's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 24.2% net debt / total assets & 65.9 debt-to-equity. Areas of concern: 158.1% earnings payout ratio & 176.8% fcf payout ratio.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Debt-to-Equity: 65.9Conservative debt level relative to equity.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
- Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
Risks
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 158.1%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 176.8%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
- Interest Coverage: -5.1xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
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SafeAbout International Paper Company
International Paper Company is a leading global producer of renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products. It operates primarily through two segments: Industrial Packaging, which includes linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium, and saturating kraft, and Global Cellulose Fibers, offering pulp for applications in diapers, towel and tissue products, feminine care, incontinence, personal care, textiles, construction materials, paints, and coatings. The company holds approximately one-third of the North American corrugated packaging market and has expanded its European presence through the acquisition of DS Smith. International Paper Company serves diverse end markets such as industrial, consumer products, and manufacturing sectors across North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa. With around 37,000 employees, it emphasizes sustainable packaging solutions, including recent strategic moves like exploring new facilities and divesting its cellulose fibers unit. In the financial markets, it plays a key role in the packaging and containers industry, providing essential materials for global supply chains.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
5.02%
Annual Dividend
$1.85
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
158.12%
FCF Payout Ratio
176.85%
52-Week Range
$29.26 - $56.13
Dividend History (2016–2025)
IP annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
IP earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 22, 2026
Last Payment Date
June 12, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
0.03%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-0.94%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
1.77%
3-Year Total Growth
0.08%
5-Year Total Growth
-4.63%
10-Year Total Growth
19.22%
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