IP - NYSE
International Paper Company
$33.40
-1.3%International Paper Company operates as a packaging company primarily in United States, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Pacific Rim, Asia, and rest of the Americas. It operates through two segments: Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers. The Industrial Packaging segment manufactures containerboards, including linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium, and saturating kraft. The Global Cellulose Fibers segment provides fluff, market, and specialty pulps that are used in absorbent hygiene products, such as baby diapers, feminine care, adult incontinence, and other non-woven products; tissue and paper products; and non-absorbent end applications, including textiles, filtration, construction material, paints and coatings, reinforced plastics, and other applications. It sells its products directly to end users and converters, as well as through agents, resellers, and paper distributors. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotInternational Paper Company Dividend History
IP Dividend Payment History
Total Payments
50
Latest Dividend
$0.4620
Annual Amount
$2.7750
Frequency
Quarterly
| Declaration | Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adjusted | Frequency | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 12, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 | $0.4620 | $0.4620 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 16, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 | $0.4620 | $0.4620 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 16, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 | $0.4620 | $0.4620 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 13, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | $0.4620 | $0.4620 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 22, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | $0.4620 | $0.4620 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 13, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | $0.4620 | $0.4620 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 28, 2025 | Feb 24, 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 | $0.4620 | $0.4620 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 14, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | $0.4620 | $0.4620 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 9, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | $0.4620 | $0.4620 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 14, 2024 | May 24, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | $0.4620 | $0.4620 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 9, 2024 | Feb 22, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | $0.4620 | $0.4620 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 10, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | $0.4620 | $0.4620 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 11, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | $0.4620 | $0.4620 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 9, 2023 | May 26, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | $0.4620 | $0.4620 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 10, 2023 | Feb 17, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | $0.4630 | $0.4620 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 11, 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | $0.4630 | $0.4620 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 12, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | $0.4630 | $0.4620 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 10, 2022 | May 27, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.4630 | $0.4620 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 11, 2022 | Feb 18, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | $0.4620 | $0.4620 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 12, 2021 | Nov 15, 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 | $0.4630 | $0.4620 | Quarterly | -4.94% |
Jul 13, 2021 | Aug 16, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 | $0.5120 | $0.4860 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 11, 2021 | May 27, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021 | $0.5120 | $0.4860 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 12, 2021 | Feb 18, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021 | $0.5120 | $0.4860 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 13, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | Dec 15, 2020 | $0.5120 | $0.4860 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 14, 2020 | Aug 14, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 | $0.5120 | $0.4860 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 12, 2020 | May 27, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | $0.5120 | $0.4860 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 14, 2020 | Feb 21, 2020 | Mar 16, 2020 | $0.5120 | $0.4860 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 8, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 | Dec 16, 2019 | $0.5120 | $0.4860 | Quarterly | +2.75% |
Jul 9, 2019 | Aug 15, 2019 | Sep 16, 2019 | $0.5000 | $0.4730 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 14, 2019 | May 28, 2019 | Jun 14, 2019 | $0.5000 | $0.4730 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 8, 2019 | Feb 21, 2019 | Mar 15, 2019 | $0.5000 | $0.4730 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 9, 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 | Dec 14, 2018 | $0.5000 | $0.4730 | Quarterly | +5.11% |
Jul 10, 2018 | Aug 15, 2018 | Sep 17, 2018 | $0.4750 | $0.4500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 8, 2018 | May 25, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | $0.4750 | $0.4500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 9, 2018 | Feb 21, 2018 | Mar 15, 2018 | $0.4750 | $0.4500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 10, 2017 | Nov 15, 2017 | Dec 15, 2017 | $0.4750 | $0.4500 | Quarterly | +2.74% |
Jul 11, 2017 | Aug 15, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 | $0.4620 | $0.4380 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 9, 2017 | May 26, 2017 | Jun 15, 2017 | $0.4620 | $0.4380 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 11, 2017 | Feb 15, 2017 | Mar 15, 2017 | $0.4620 | $0.4380 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 11, 2016 | Nov 15, 2016 | Dec 15, 2016 | $0.4620 | $0.4380 | Quarterly | +5.04% |
Jul 12, 2016 | Aug 15, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016 | $0.4400 | $0.4170 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 11, 2016 | May 27, 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 | $0.4400 | $0.4170 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 12, 2016 | Feb 16, 2016 | Mar 15, 2016 | $0.4400 | $0.4170 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 13, 2015 | Nov 16, 2015 | Dec 15, 2015 | $0.4400 | $0.4170 | Quarterly | +10.03% |
Jul 14, 2015 | Aug 14, 2015 | Sep 15, 2015 | $0.4000 | $0.3790 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 12, 2015 | May 26, 2015 | Jun 15, 2015 | $0.4000 | $0.3790 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 13, 2015 | Feb 16, 2015 | Mar 16, 2015 | $0.4000 | $0.3790 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 9, 2014 | Nov 17, 2014 | Dec 15, 2014 | $0.4000 | $0.3790 | Quarterly | +14.50% |
Jul 8, 2014 | Aug 15, 2014 | Sep 15, 2014 | $0.3500 | $0.3310 | Quarterly | +1.22% |
May 13, 2014 | May 23, 2014 | Jun 16, 2014 | $0.3500 | $0.3270 | Quarterly | - |
International Paper Company Payout Ratio Analysis
Dividend Sustainability Analysis
Payout Ratio
Negative payout ratio indicates the company is either not paying dividends or has negative earnings. Not a dividend-paying stock currently.
FCF Payout Ratio
Negative free cash flow while paying dividends is a major red flag. Company burning cash and cannot sustain dividend without external financing.
Dividend Growth
Significant dividend reduction signals serious challenges. Company prioritizing financial stability over shareholder returns. High risk of further cuts.
Sustainability
Dividend appears unsustainable based on current metrics. High probability of reduction or elimination. Proceed with caution.
Key Insight
Recent dividend cut signals distress: Management forced to reduce payout, indicating financial pressure. Evaluate whether business challenges are temporary or structural before reinvesting.
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