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Net Income and Profitability

INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/ · 2026-08-07 · 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

• Bank of America Corp DE reduced its stake in International Paper Company by 9.9% in the first quarter, selling over 353,000 shares but still retaining a significant holding valued at $115.3 million. source
• International Paper exceeded EPS estimates in its latest quarterly report. source
• Institutional investors collectively own 81.95% of International Paper Company. source
• Morningstar's July 31, 2026 report lists International Paper's current price as $41.48 and classifies the sector as Consumer Cyclical. source