International Paper Company

International Paper makes packaging materials from renewable fiber — primarily linerboard and corrugated containers — and converts them into boxes, bins and specialty packaging through its own facilities [Yahoo Finance]. The company operates in two segments, Packaging Solutions North America and Packaging Solutions EMEA, selling to customers in food, beverage, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, personal care, pharmaceuticals and consumer goods [Yahoo Finance].

International Paper produces renewable fiber-based packaging — linerboard, corrugated boxes, and specialty materials — serving food, beverage, agriculture and industrial customers across North America, Europe and Latin America [Yahoo Finance]. The company is reporting a trailing-twelve-month operating margin of just 0.2% and a $3.4B net loss driven by one-time charges, while revenue fell 2.2% in the latest quarter [Yahoo Finance]. Analyst upgrades and discussion of improving cardboard prices offer a path forward, but the company faces near-term earnings risk with its next report due 28 October 2026 [Investing.com] [Yahoo Finance].

The company generated $24.2B in trailing revenue but reported a $3.4B net loss due to one-time charges that wiped out nearly all operating profit [Yahoo Finance].