International Paper Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 3/6
International Paper is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 3.86%.
Key information
3.9%
Dividend yield
0.3%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.1% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 4.1% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.9% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 173% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
International Paper's (NYSE:IP) Dividend Will Be $0.4625
Feb 02
International Paper's (NYSE:IP) Dividend Will Be $0.4625
Oct 18Recent updates
International Paper's Investor Day Causes Justified Optimism
Mar 27International Paper: Working To Grow Sustainable Packaging With Strategic Investments
Feb 14We Like International Paper's (NYSE:IP) Earnings For More Than Just Statutory Profit
Feb 06International Paper Company Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
Feb 03International Paper's (NYSE:IP) Dividend Will Be $0.4625
Feb 02A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of International Paper Company (NYSE:IP)
Jan 31Why We're Not Concerned About International Paper Company's (NYSE:IP) Share Price
Jan 13When Should You Buy International Paper Company (NYSE:IP)?
Dec 26International Paper: Self-Help And An Improving Market Enable Further Upside
Nov 29Does International Paper (NYSE:IP) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Nov 20International Paper's (NYSE:IP) Dividend Will Be $0.4625
Oct 18An Intrinsic Calculation For International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) Suggests It's 41% Undervalued
Oct 07Is It Too Late To Consider Buying International Paper Company (NYSE:IP)?
Sep 19International Paper Stock: Not Trading On Fundamentals
Sep 17Investors Appear Satisfied With International Paper Company's (NYSE:IP) Prospects
Sep 01
Decisive Shifts And Operational Optimizations Set To Revitalize Profitability And Market Share
Aug 21 Implementing an 80/20 operating system and focusing on profitable growth is anticipated to significantly boost profitability and earnings.International Paper (NYSE:IP) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.4625
Aug 14International Paper (NYSE:IP) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.4625
Jul 22The Combination Of International Paper + DS Smith Is Overpriced
Jul 05International Paper: The Market Has Overpriced It As A Standalone Business
Jun 28International Paper Company's (NYSE:IP) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 28% Above Its Share Price
Jun 25Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine International Paper Company (NYSE:IP)?
Jun 10International Paper Company's (NYSE:IP) P/S Is Still On The Mark Following 28% Share Price Bounce
May 24International Paper (NYSE:IP) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.4625
May 22International Paper: Catalysts On The Horizon But No Rush To Jump In
Apr 16International Paper Company: A Change In Leadership Causes Shares To Spike
Mar 19International Paper: Prioritizing Value Over Volume
Feb 08A Closer Look At International Paper's 5% Yield
Dec 22International Paper: Hold Rating Pressed Between A 5.5% Dividend Yield And Earnings Declines
Oct 27International Paper Is A Buy As The Business Bottoms
Oct 02Stability and Growth of Payments
Fetching dividends data
Stable Dividend: IP's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: IP's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| International Paper Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|
| Company (IP) | 3.9% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.5% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.7% |
| Industry Average (Packaging) | 3.0% |
| Analyst forecast (IP) (up to 3 years) | 4.1% |
Notable Dividend: IP's dividend (3.86%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.59%).
High Dividend: IP's dividend (3.86%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.8%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its high payout ratio (172.8%), IP's dividend payments are not well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: IP is paying a dividend but the company has no free cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/05/12 06:23 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/05/12 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
International Paper Company is covered by 34 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Coleman | Argus Research Company |
| Ishan Majumdar | Baptista Research |
| Peter Ruschmeier | Barclays |