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International Paper (IP) Is Up 5.9% After Returning To Profitability Amid Margin Pressures Has The Bull Case Changed?
In the past quarter ended March 31, 2026, International Paper reported sales of US$5,971 million, net income of US$60 million, and earnings per share of US$0.11, reversing losses from a year earlier.
Despite this return to profitability, management highlighted that margins remain under pressure from inflation, higher energy costs, and transformation-related expenses amid softer packaging demand in key regions.
Next, we will examine how International Paper’s return to profitability but...