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Dec 31, 2020

International Paper Q4 2020 Earnings Report

International Paper's financial performance remained solid, marked by strong earnings and cash generation, despite navigating pandemic impacts.

Key Takeaways

International Paper reported net earnings attributable to International Paper of $153 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, and adjusted operating earnings of $296 million, or $0.75 per diluted share. The company generated $789 million in cash from operations and reduced debt by $611 million during the quarter.

Delivered solid earnings and outstanding cash generation in Q4 2020.

Returned $800 million to shareholders and reduced debt by $1.7 billion in 2020.

Anticipate continued strong demand for corrugated packaging and pulp in 2021.

Taking actions to build a better IP and accelerate value creation for customers and shareholders.

Total Revenue
$5.24B
Previous year: $5.5B
-4.7%
EPS
$0.75
Previous year: $1.09
-31.2%
Gross Profit
$1.58B
Previous year: $1.83B
-13.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$595M
Previous year: $511M
+16.4%
Free Cash Flow
$695M
Previous year: $565M
+23.0%
Total Assets
$31.7B
Previous year: $33.5B
-5.2%

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Forward Guidance

International Paper anticipates continued strong demand for corrugated packaging and pulp and are poised to grow earnings, as they take actions to build a better IP and accelerate value creation for their customers and shareholders.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income