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International Paper is a paper and packaging company. It manufactures fiber-based packaging, pulp, and paper. In addition, the сompany provides cellulose fibers, containerboard, corrugated packaging, and recycling services.

TypePublic
Founded1898
HQMemphis, TN, USMap
Websiteinternationalpaper.com
Employee Ratings3.7More
Overall CultureC+More
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Employees (est.) (Dec 2019)51,000(-3%)
Job Openings496
Revenue (FY, 2020)$20.6 B(-8%)
Share Price (Jul 2021)$58.1
Cybersecurity ratingBMore

Key People/Management at International Paper

Mark Sutton

Mark Sutton

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Sharon R. Ryan

Sharon R. Ryan

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
W. Michael Amick

W. Michael Amick

Senior Vice President, Paper the Americas
Thomas J. Plath

Thomas J. Plath

Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Global Citizenship
Tim S. Nicholls

Tim S. Nicholls

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Clay Ellis

Clay Ellis

Senior Vice President, Enterprise Operational Excellence
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International Paper Office Locations

International Paper has offices in Memphis, Amarillo, Anaheim, Arden Hills and in 268 other locations
Memphis, TN, US (HQ)
6400 Poplar Ave
Amarillo, TX, US
4715 NE 24th Ave
Anaheim, CA, US
601 E Ball Rd
Arden Hills, MN, US
1300 Red Fox Rd
Ashland City, TN, US
2150 Hwy 12 N
Atlanta, GA, US
2300 Windy Ridge Pkwy SE
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International Paper Financials and Metrics

International Paper Revenue

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International Paper's revenue was reported to be $20.58 b in FY, 2020
USD

Revenue (FY, 2020)

20.6b

Gross profit (FY, 2020)

6.2b

Gross profit margin (FY, 2020), %

30.2%

Net income (FY, 2020)

482.0m

EBIT (FY, 2020)

482.0m

Market capitalization (23-Jul-2021)

22.8b

Closing stock price (23-Jul-2021)

58.1

Cash (31-Dec-2020)

595.0m

EV

30.6b
International Paper's current market capitalization is $22.8 b.
Annual
USDFY, 2015FY, 2017FY, 2018FY, 2019FY, 2020

Revenue

22.4b21.7b23.3b22.4b20.6b

Revenue growth, %

(12%)3%7%(4%)

Cost of goods sold

15.5b15.3b15.6b15.3b14.4b

Gross profit

6.9b6.4b7.8b7.1b6.2b
Quarterly
USDQ1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018Q1, 2019Q2, 2019Q3, 2019Q1, 2020Q2, 2020Q3, 2020

Revenue

5.6b5.8b5.9b5.6b5.7b5.6b5.4b4.9b5.1b

Cost of goods sold

3.9b3.9b3.9b3.9b3.9b3.8b3.7b3.4b3.5b

Gross profit

1.7b1.9b2.0b1.7b1.8b1.8b1.6b1.4b1.6b

Gross profit Margin, %

30%33%34%30%31%32%30%30%31%
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Annual
USDFY, 2016FY, 2017FY, 2018FY, 2019FY, 2020

Cash

1.0b1.0b589.0m511.0m595.0m

Accounts Receivable

3.0b3.3b3.5b3.3b3.1b

Inventories

2.4b2.3b2.2b2.2b2.1b

Current Assets

7.0b8.3b7.0b6.6b11.2b
Quarterly
USDQ1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018Q1, 2019Q2, 2019Q3, 2019Q1, 2020Q2, 2020Q3, 2020

Cash

998.0m1.0b998.0m1.1b1.1b1.0b641.0m787.0m697.0m1.2b847.0m678.0m

Accounts Receivable

3.1b3.3b3.3b3.4b3.5b3.6b3.5b3.5b3.3b3.2b3.1b3.0b

Inventories

2.4b2.4b2.5b2.1b2.1b2.1b2.3b2.2b2.2b2.0b2.0b2.0b

Current Assets

6.7b7.2b7.2b7.3b7.3b7.3b7.1b7.4b7.1b7.2b6.6b11.3b
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Annual
USDFY, 2017FY, 2018FY, 2019FY, 2020

Net Income

2.1b2.0b1.2b482.0m

Depreciation and Amortization

1.4b1.3b1.3b1.3b

Inventories

(87.0m)236.0m(1.0m)35.0m

Accounts Payable

114.0m151.0m139.0m141.0m
Quarterly
USDQ1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018Q1, 2019Q2, 2019Q3, 2019Q1, 2020Q2, 2020Q3, 2020

Net Income

730.0m1.1b1.7b426.0m712.0m1.1b(141.0m)125.0m329.0m

Depreciation and Amortization

325.0m655.0m990.0m315.0m636.0m963.0m323.0m635.0m955.0m

Inventories

21.0m(26.0m)(120.0m)(22.0m)48.0m(9.0m)60.0m65.0m74.0m

Accounts Payable

11.0m142.0m301.0m(25.0m)1.0m(11.0m)(31.0m)(37.0m)
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USDFY, 2015

Revenue/Employee

399.4k
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International Paper Operating Metrics

FY, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017FY, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018FY, 2018Q1, 2019Q2, 2019Q3, 2019FY, 2019Q1, 2020Q2, 2020Q3, 2020

Industrial Package Sold (Recycling), tons

2.45 m585 k555 k544 k2.26 m537 k597 k566 k2.28 m609 k625 k556 k2.39 m416 k512 k460 k

Industrial Package Sold, tons

18.79 m4.6 m4.69 m4.62 m18.67 m4.58 m4.81 m4.72 m18.81 m4.5 m4.63 m4.62 m18.47 m4.62 m4.51 m4.59 m

Industrial Packaging Production Capacity (Coated Paperboard), tons

1.6 m431 k428 k443 k

Printing Papers Sold (Indian Uncoated Papers), tons

241 k61 k67 k58 k253 k67 k66 k62 k263 k68 k66 k49 k206 k
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International Paper Acquisitions / Subsidiaries

Company NameDateDeal Size
TangierJune 30, 2017€40 m
Weyerhaeuser Co. fiber pulp businessMay 02, 2016$2.2 b
Omaha Paper Stock CompanyAugust 01, 2014
Temple InlandFebruary 28, 2012
AP Paper MillsOctober 30, 2011
CMCPOctober 04, 2005
Box USAJuly 02, 2004
Champion International CorpMay 13, 2000
Shorewood Packaging CorporationFebruary 17, 2000$875 m
Bolsaflex SAAugust 18, 1999
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International Paper Revenue Breakdown

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International Paper revenue breakdown by business segment: 19.4% from Printing Papers, 11.5% from Global Cellulose Fibers and 69.1% from Industrial Packaging

International Paper revenue breakdown by geographic segment: 7.8% from Americas, other than U.S., 14.6% from EMEA, 75.7% from United States and 1.9% from Other

Human Capital Metrics

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International Paper Cybersecurity Score

Cybersecurity ratingPremium dataset

B

82/100

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International Paper Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) Ratings

CSRHub ESG ratingPremium dataset

50-59

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International Paper Online and Social Media Presence

International Paper's Trends

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International Paper Company Culture

  • Overall Culture

    C+

    74/100

  • CEO Rating

    D

    61/100

  • Compensation

    C

    70/100

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International Paper News and Updates

July 13, 2021

International Paper Declares Dividend

International Paper (NYSE: IP) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.5125 per share for the period from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2021, inclusive, on its common stock, par value $1.00. This dividend is payable on September 15, 2021, to holders of record at the close of business on August 16…
July 12, 2021

IDG Insider Pro and Computerworld Name International Paper to 2021 List of 100 Best Places to Work in IT

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IDG's Insider Pro (https://www.idginsiderpro.com) and Computerworld (http://www.computerworld.com) have announced International Paper as one of the 2021 Best Places to Work in IT. The Best Places to Work in IT list is an annual ranking of the...
June 21, 2021

International Paper Announces Early Tender Results of Cash Tender Offer for Certain of its Outstanding Notes for an Aggregate Purchase Price of up to $700 million

MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper Company (NYSE: IP) (the "Company") announced today the early tender results as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 18, 2021 (the "Early Tender Deadline") for its previously announced cash tender offer (the "Offer")...
June 10, 2021

International Paper Among First to Join New Wwf “Forests Forward” Program

International Paper, one of the world’s leading producers of renewable, fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper, is among the first five companies in the United States to partner with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) on the launch of a new global program called “Forests Forward.”
May 31, 2021

International Paper Completes the Sale of Its Corrugated Packaging Business in Turkey

International Paper (NYSE: IP) has completed the sale of its ownership interest in Olmuksan International Paper to Mondi Group. The Olmuksan business includes five corrugated packaging plants with three hundred thousand tons of annual converting capacity.
May 31, 2021

International Paper Completes the Sale of Its Corrugated Packaging Business in Turkey

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) has completed the sale of its ownership interest in Olmuksan International Paper to Mondi Group. The Olmuksan business includes five corrugated packaging plants with three hundred thousand tons of annual...
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 International Paper Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was International Paper founded?

    International Paper was founded in 1898.

  • Who are International Paper key executives?

    International Paper's key executives are Mark Sutton, Sharon R. Ryan and W. Michael Amick.

  • How many employees does International Paper have?

    International Paper has 51,000 employees.

  • What is International Paper revenue?

    Latest International Paper annual revenue is $20.6 b.

  • What is International Paper revenue per employee?

    Latest International Paper revenue per employee is $403.5 k.

  • Who are International Paper competitors?

    Competitors of International Paper include Amcor, Mondi and OCTAL.

  • Where is International Paper headquarters?

    International Paper headquarters is located at 6400 Poplar Ave, Memphis.

  • Where are International Paper offices?

    International Paper has offices in Memphis, Amarillo, Anaheim, Arden Hills and in 268 other locations.

  • How many offices does International Paper have?

    International Paper has 324 offices.