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Net Income and Profitability

INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/ · 2026-08-06 · 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 reported a Q2 2026 net loss of US$12 million on sales of US$6,004 million. source
• International Paper reported first-half net income of US$48 million, improving from a net loss in the first half of 2025. source
• International Paper Co (IP) shares dropped 4.1% to $40.53. source
• GuruFocus reports International Paper's GF Score™ as 67/100 with a growth score of 3/10 and valuation score of 7/10. source