International Paper

International Paper

Global producer of renewable fiber packaging

Overview

International Paper produces renewable, fiber-based packaging, pulp, and paper products on a global scale. It serves customers in eCommerce, food and beverage, and industrial markets, transforming renewable resources into essential products such as custom-designed corrugated packaging and absorbent pulp through its manufacturing expertise and wide geographic reach. The company’s packaging and pulp solutions work by converting renewable fibers into sturdy, customized packaging and other fiber-based goods to meet customer requirements and supply chain needs. What sets the company apart is its combination of extensive global manufacturing capability, deep experience in fiber-based products, and a commitment to sustainable, dependable solutions, enabling tailored packaging solutions at scale. Its goal is to provide sustainable, fiber-based packaging and related products that meet evolving customer needs while helping businesses stand out in their markets.

About International Paper

Simplify's Rating
Why International Paper is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Consumer Goods

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Moscow, Idaho

Founded

1898

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What believers are saying

  • North American box volumes rose 1.7% in Q2 2026, beating industry trends.
  • Riverdale ramp and NORPAC contribution target stronger second-half 2026 EBITDA.
  • July 2026 kraftliner price increases improve pricing power into late 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Pine Hill’s August 2026 shutdown cuts third-quarter EBITDA about $85 million.
  • EMEA still lost $80 million in Q2 2026, despite 31 closures and layoffs.
  • Prolonged weak demand plus execution misses could force deeper restructuring and dividend pressure.

What makes International Paper unique

  • 2026 Riverdale conversion and NORPAC acquisition strengthen lightweight West Coast packaging.
  • International Paper’s 2026 footprint rationalization exceeds 31 facilities and 3,000 positions.
  • Global corrugated scale and pulp integration support customer switching costs across supply chains.

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Company News

Recycling Today
Aug 5th, 2026
IP reports loss in Q2 2026.

IP reports loss in Q2 2026. The paper and board producer lost $12 million this spring but says its mill performance in North America is improving. Published August 05, 2026 Memphis, Tennessee-based International Paper Inc. (IP) has reported a $12 million loss in the second quarter of this year, representing a downward swing from the $60 million in net income it earned in the prior quarter. In presentation slides accompanying its second quarter earnings report, IP portrays new capacity coming online in North America while comments about operations in its Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) region refer to the closing of some facilities and a workforce reduction of about 3,000. In that region, IP is merging operations it now has through its acquisition of United Kingdom-based DS Smith last year. "Our teams delivered strong second quarter results as execution continued to improve across the company," says IP board chair and CEO Andy Silvernail. "In North America, we improved mill performance and successfully completed the Riverdale [Alabama] machine conversion, while continuing to grow box volumes and remain on track to outperform the market." Continues the CEO, "In EMEA, we accelerated cost-out actions, advanced transformational investments and continued preparing for the separation as previously communicated." In Alabama, IP indicates a conversion project from graphic papers to packaging board production at the Riverdale mill is complete, with "ramp up progressing as expected." IP says it also is making progress toward opening a corrugated box plant mill in Waterloo, Iowa, saying in its presentation slides that operations there are scheduled to begin by the end of this year. The company also refers to its acquisition of Washington-based packaging board producer Norpac as having been completed in June, calling it a "strong strategic fit to serve growing demand for lightweight, high-performance grades on the West Coast." In the quarter just completed, IP says the Riverdale mill conversion project in Alabama added costs that affected its bottom line, as did "higher recovered fiber and freight costs." Considering the second half of 2026 now underway, Silvernail remarks, "Our priorities remain clear: execute with discipline, improve reliability and performance across our network, mitigate rising input costs in a dynamic environment and deliver commercial and cost-out initiatives," Sponsored Content Optimal productivity, heavy construction, safety features and operator comfort come together in the SENNEBOGEN 360 G-series telescopic wheel loader, designed for work across the waste and recycling industry. Telescopic wheel loaders manufactured by SENNEBOGEN have a growing presence at transfer stations, material recovery facilities (MRFs), construction and demolition (C&D) recycling plants and metal recycling facilities across North America. Adds the CEO, "While there is still work to do, we are building momentum across the businesses. The progress we are making gives us confidence in our ability to deliver strong performance through the remainder of 2026 and create sustainable value for our stakeholders." Get curated news on YOUR industry. Enter your email to receive its newsletters.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 31st, 2026
International Paper beats expectations despite $127M maintenance costs and soft demand

International Paper reported second-quarter progress despite facing softer demand, higher costs, and a temporary mill shutdown. The company completed its Riverdale machine conversion on schedule and advanced European restructuring efforts. North American box volumes rose 1.7% year-over-year on a daily basis. International Paper expects to outperform the broader industry by approximately 2% for the full year, driven by customer relationships and new business wins. Mill performance improved roughly 500 basis points year-over-year, with stronger capacity utilisation across the system. Packaging Solutions North America generated $425 million in adjusted EBITDA during the quarter. The Riverdale machine conversion ramp-up is expected to be largely completed by end-2026, reaching full run rate in first quarter 2027.

PR Newswire
Jul 31st, 2026
Timken announces key leadership appointments.

Timken announces key leadership appointments. Jul 31, 2026, 06:51 ET CCO, COO Roles Created to Advance One Timken Structure NORTH CANTON, Ohio, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR), a leader in advanced motion technology, today announced key executive leadership appointments in support of its Elevate to Outperform strategy. The company is evolving its structure with the appointment of a chief commercial officer (CCO) and chief operating officer (COO). These enterprise-wide roles will ensure a coordinated focus on global operations and commercial strategy, supporting ongoing company-wide objectives to better leverage the multinational footprint and operate as One Timken. This holistic structure builds on Timken's previous leadership announcement and will enable faster decision-making and execution across businesses and regions. Tim Graham is appointed to the new position of executive vice president and CCO, effective Sept. 1. In this role, Graham will bring together a unified sales force across the company to better serve customers. He will lead enterprise-wide commercial strategy, marketing and commercial sales excellence, including oversight of sales execution and revenue growth in each of the regions. Steve Ribaudo is appointed to the new position of executive vice president and COO and will join Timken, effective Sept. 1. In this role, Ribaudo will lead efforts to optimize the company's multinational footprint, enterprise operations, procurement and supply chain functions, operational excellence initiatives and end-to-end profit and loss (P&L) ownership. "This change is designed to enhance execution, speed and accountability to accelerate profitable growth and better serve our customers," said Lucian Boldea, president and chief executive officer. "I am confident these leaders will advance Elevate to Outperform into the next phase of our transformation - and beyond. Steve's operational expertise will sharpen performance and accountability while Tim's deep Timken experience will strengthen customer engagement and generate growth." Executive Biographies Tim Graham Graham currently serves as executive vice president and president of the Industrial Motion business. With more than two decades at Timken, he has a proven track record leading global teams, overseeing complex operations and driving growth. Prior roles at Timken include vice president of operations for Engineered Bearings, acting president for American Roller Bearing and Aurora Bearing and director of European operations. Before joining Timken, Graham served in supply chain management roles with International Paper Company and Thomas & Betts Corporation. He earned a bachelor's degree in transportation and logistics management from Kent State University and an executive MBA from the University of Memphis. Steve Ribaudo Ribaudo brings nearly 20 years of global operations and industrial leadership to Timken, with demonstrated success leading results-oriented, high-performing teams focused on continuous improvement, strengthening customer relationships and enhancing business performance. Most recently, he served as senior vice president and general manager, Commercial HVAC, Americas, at Carrier Global Corp. He previously held senior leadership roles in wheel and brake operations at Collins Aerospace and positions of increasing responsibility in aerospace aftermarket and operations at United Technologies. Ribaudo earned a bachelor's degree in applied science from Keene State College and a master's in finance and business administration from Norwich University. About The Timken Company The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com), a leader in advanced motion technology, designs and manufactures highly engineered systems and components for customers in strategic end markets, including aerospace and defense, power and electrification, and automation and industrial solutions. With more than 125 years of specialized expertise and a multinational presence, Timken is a trusted partner worldwide, innovating and powering performance across the application lifecycle. The company posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025 and employs approximately 19,000 people, operating from 45 countries. Learn more at www.timken.com or @TheTimkenCompany. SOURCE The Timken Company

Yahoo Finance
Jul 30th, 2026
International Paper beats earnings estimates with $0.04 per share despite revenue falling to $6B

International Paper reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $0.04 per share, beating analyst expectations of a loss of $0.04 per share. Revenue totalled $6.00 billion, missing estimates of $6.23 billion and declining 2.2% year-over-year. Shares rose 1.4% in premarket trading. Adjusted EBITDA fell to $587 million from $670 million in the same quarter last year. The company expects third-quarter adjusted EBITDA between $780 million and $830 million, including an $85 million negative impact from its Pine Hill mill closure. Full-year guidance remained at $3.20 billion to $3.40 billion. North America Packaging Solutions posted $204 million operating profit, whilst European operations reported an $80 million loss amid weak market conditions.

PR Newswire
Jul 30th, 2026
International Paper posts $12M loss in Q2 2026, targets $3.2B–$3.4B full-year adjusted EBITDA

International Paper reported second quarter 2026 results with net sales of $6.00 billion and a loss from continuing operations of $12 million. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations reached $587 million, whilst cash from operating activities totalled $526 million. Chairman and CEO Andy Silvernail highlighted strong execution improvements, successful completion of the Riverdale machine conversion, and continued box volume growth in North America. The company acquired the NORPAC mill in Longview, Washington and a corrugated packaging facility in Dover, Delaware during the quarter. For the third quarter, International Paper expects adjusted EBITDA of $780-830 million, including an $85 million negative impact from a temporary mill closure in Pine Hill, Alabama. Full-year guidance stands at $3.20-3.40 billion.

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