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Net Income and Profitability

INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/ · 2026-08-04 · Importance 34 · Surprise 42

International Paper posted a second-quarter 2026 net loss of $12 million. First-half 2026 net income was $48 million, compared with a net loss in the first half of 2025. The earnings recovery was accompanied by facility-closure and cost-optimization actions, which create execution risks during the turnaround.

Key facts

• International Paper's VP & Chief Accounting Officer, Holly G. Goughnour, reported selling 3,500 shares of common stock at $41.96 per share on August 4, 2026. source
• After the transaction, she directly holds 34,248 shares and indirectly holds 7,757 shares through the company's Salaried Savings Plan. source
• International Paper Co. stock rallied 2.07% on Tuesday, closing at $42.31. source
• This marks the second consecutive day of gains for International Paper Co. source