International Paper Q3 2022 Earnings Report
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.
International Paper
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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