International Paper (IP) Free Cash Flow (2009 - 2026)
International Paper (IP) posted quarterly Free Cash Flow of $94.0 million for Q1 2026, up 115.21% year-over-year from $43.7 million in Q1 2025, and down 63.14% quarter-over-quarter from $255.0 million in Q4 2025.
International Paper (IP) Free Cash Flow (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
International Paper's Free Cash Flow history runs 18 years deep, the most recent figure standing at $94.0 million for Q1 2026.
- In Q1 2026, Free Cash Flow rose 115.21% year-over-year to $94.0 million; the TTM figure through Mar 2026 stood at $553.0 million (up 11160.0% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was -$159.0 million, down 121.0% from the prior year.
- Free Cash Flow for Q1 2026 stood at $94.0 million, down from $255.0 million in the prior quarter.
- The five-year high for Free Cash Flow was $439.0 million in Q4 2022, with the low at -$618.0 million in Q1 2025.
- The 5-year median for Free Cash Flow is $187.0 million (2023), against an average of $154.5 million.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2024 and 2025: Free Cash Flow surged 3500.0% in 2024, then tumbled 529.17% in 2025.
- International Paper's Free Cash Flow stood at $439.0 million in 2022, then sank by 57.4% to $187.0 million in 2023, then decreased by 26.74% to $137.0 million in 2024, then soared by 86.13% to $255.0 million in 2025, then slumped by 63.14% to $94.0 million in 2026.
- Business Quant data shows IP's Free Cash Flow at $94.0 million in Q1 2026, $255.0 million in Q4 2025, and $150.0 million in Q3 2025.
Powered by 
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Free Cash Flow (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smurfit Westrock | 25.18 Bn | 24.51 Bn | 1.40 Bn | 300.00 Mn |
| 2 | Amcor | 22.16 Bn | 21.04 Bn | 1.34 Bn | 1.36 Bn |
| 3 | Packaging Corp Of America | 22.12 Bn | 21.53 Bn | 512.50 Mn | 170.10 Mn |
| 4 | International Paper | 21.39 Bn | 20.66 Bn | 1.66 Bn | -7.00 Mn |
| 5 | Ball | 16.67 Bn | 16.00 Bn | 697.00 Mn | 467.00 Mn |
| 6 | Avery Dennison | 13.95 Bn | 13.72 Bn | 729.40 Mn | 369.00 Mn |
| 7 | Crown Holdings | 12.81 Bn | 12.16 Bn | 748.00 Mn | 597.00 Mn |
| 8 | Sonoco Products | 5.80 Bn | 5.63 Bn | 392.38 Mn | 236.94 Mn |
| 9 | Reynolds Consumer Products | 5.37 Bn | 5.31 Bn | 245.00 Mn | 45.00 Mn |
| 10 | Silgan Holdings | 4.34 Bn | 3.99 Bn | 294.88 Mn | -258.52 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | -7.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2026 | -7.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 94.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 94.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 255.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 255.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 150.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 150.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 54.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 54.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | -618.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | -618.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 137.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 137.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 309.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 309.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 167.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 167.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 144.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 144.00 Mn |