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Jun 30, 2024

International Paper Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Reported increased sequentially financial results on better price and seasonally higher volumes.

Key Takeaways

International Paper reported second quarter net earnings of $498 million, or $1.41 per diluted share, which includes a tax benefit of $338 million related to internal legal entity restructuring. Adjusted operating earnings (non-GAAP) were $193 million, or $0.55 per diluted share. The company generated $365 million in cash from operations and returned $160 million to shareholders through dividends.

Second quarter net earnings of $498 million ($1.41 per diluted share); includes a tax benefit of $338 million ($0.96 per diluted share) related to internal legal entity restructuring

Second quarter adjusted operating earnings (non-GAAP) of $193 million ($0.55 per diluted share)

Second quarter cash provided by operations of $365 million

Returned $160 million to shareholders in dividends

Total Revenue
$4.73B
Previous year: $4.68B
+1.1%
EPS
$0.55
Previous year: $0.59
-6.8%
Gross Profit
$1.11B
Previous year: $1.32B
-15.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.05B
Previous year: $746M
+40.6%
Free Cash Flow
$167M
Previous year: $261M
-36.0%
Total Assets
$23.1B
Previous year: $23.7B
-2.6%

International Paper

International Paper

International Paper Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

While our second quarter financial results increased sequentially on better price and seasonally higher volumes, we expect near-term performance to be challenged. In order to accelerate improvement, we are deploying an 80/20 business process. We will make the changes needed to focus our portfolio, become excellent with our customers and optimize our cost to deliver profitable growth. In North America, our investments will center on providing customers with the most reliable and innovative packaging solutions. We also look forward to the combination with DS Smith and together creating significant value for our shareholders.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income