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Sep 30, 2022

International Paper Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Reported third quarter earnings impacted by challenging macro environment.

Key Takeaways

International Paper reported third quarter 2022 financial results with net earnings of $951 million ($2.64 per diluted share) compared to $864 million ($2.20 per diluted share) in Q3 2021. Adjusted operating earnings were $364 million ($1.01 per diluted share) compared to $431 million ($1.10 per diluted share) in Q3 2021. Revenue increased 10% year-over-year due to strong price realization.

Third quarter net earnings attributable to International Paper were $951 million ($2.64 per diluted share).

Third quarter adjusted operating earnings (non-GAAP) were $364 million ($1.01 per diluted share).

Revenue grew 10% year-over-year due to strong price realization.

$70 million of earnings achieved from Building a Better IP initiatives, bringing year-to-date to $175 million.

Total Revenue
$5.4B
Previous year: $5.71B
-5.5%
EPS
$1.01
Previous year: $1.35
-25.2%
Gross Profit
$1.57B
Previous year: $1.49B
+5.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$511M
Previous year: $2.12B
-75.9%
Free Cash Flow
$197M
Previous year: $519M
-62.0%
Total Assets
$24.9B
Previous year: $29.5B
-15.6%

International Paper

International Paper

International Paper Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

As we enter the fourth quarter, we see packaging demand stabilizing at these lower levels and input costs providing some relief; however, we also expect seasonally higher operating costs. And for the year, we expect to exceed our $225 million target related to our Building a Better IP initiatives.

Positive Outlook

  • Packaging demand stabilizing at lower levels.
  • Input costs providing some relief.
  • Expect to exceed $225 million target related to Building a Better IP initiatives.
  • Great team.
  • Large system of mills and box plants.

Challenges Ahead

  • Seasonally higher operating costs.
  • Challenging macro environment.
  • Lower consumer spending for goods.
  • Retail inventory destocking drove lower demand for packaging.
  • Significantly higher energy and distribution costs.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income