International Paper Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
Key Highlights
- ➤Q3 net sales $6.20 billion, down from $6.22 billion year over year
- ➤Q3 loss $1.10 billion includes $1.38 billion non-cash EMEA goodwill impairment
- ➤Adjusted EBITDA $843 million versus $859 million a year earlier
- ➤North America operating profit $427 million, up from $204 million sequentially
- ➤2026 North America operating-profit target $1.3-$1.4 billion; Q4 target $460-$500 million
Expert Statements
Andy Silvernail, Chairman and CEO of International Paper
“Our third-quarter results reflect meaningful progress on our strategy despite persistent macro headwinds,”
Andy Silvernail, Chairman and CEO of International Paper
“In North America, we are improving our operational performance, building a structurally lower-cost business and realizing the benefits of prior pricing actions, while continuing to create value for our customers. In EMEA, we executed well on our ongoing restructuring and cost-out initiatives, while the macro environment continued to weigh on results and pace of margin recovery.”
Andy Silvernail, Chairman and CEO of International Paper
“We are executing on the core controllables in a more challenging world. We remain focused on building an advantaged cost position, delivering a superior customer experience and strengthening our relative supply position,”
Andy Silvernail, Chairman and CEO of International Paper
“At the same time, we are advancing the separation of our EMEA packaging business. We have conviction in our strategy, confidence in our ability to execute and a clear path to becoming a stronger International Paper that delivers value for all stakeholders.”
International Paper Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results PR Newswire
* Net sales of $6.20 billion * Loss from continuing operations of $1.10 billion includes a $1.38 billion non-cash goodwill impairment charge for our Packaging Solutions EMEA business segment * Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) from continuing operations of $843 million * Packaging Solutions North America Business segment operating profit of $427 million * Cash provided by operating activities of $339 million * Free cash flow (non-GAAP) of $(267) million FINANCIAL TARGETS((1))
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