International Paper declares quarterly dividend of $0.4625 per share

MEMPHIS - International Paper (NYSE:IP; LSE:IPC), currently trading near its 52-week low with a market capitalization of $24.1 billion, announced Monday it has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4625 per share on its common stock for the period from October 1 to December 31, 2025.

The dividend will be payable on December 16, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 14, 2025, according to a company press release.

The packaging solutions provider also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share on its cumulative $4.00 preferred stock for the same period, also payable on December 16 to shareholders of record as of November 14.

International Paper, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, with EMEA headquarters in London, operates in more than 30 countries with over 65,000 employees. The company reported net sales of $18.6 billion for 2024.

Earlier this year, International Paper completed its acquisition of DS Smith, a strategic move that strengthened its position in the North American and EMEA packaging markets.

In other recent news, International Paper announced a definitive agreement to sell its Global Cellulose Fibers business to American Industrial Partners for $1.5 billion, with the transaction expected to close by year-end pending regulatory approvals. The Federal Trade Commission has granted early termination of the waiting period for this sale, which involves several of International Paper’s affiliates. In related developments, UBS has reaffirmed its Buy rating on International Paper, citing efficiency gains from the company’s box plant optimization program. However, Seaport Global Securities downgraded International Paper’s stock rating from Buy to Neutral, pointing to valuation concerns and profit improvement timelines dependent on 2027 results.

Meanwhile, Seaport Global Securities raised its price target for Packaging Corp. of America to $250, maintaining a Buy rating. The firm noted that Packaging Corp.’s legacy operations have performed as expected following second-quarter earnings, with the acquisition of GEF assets being a key factor. These developments reflect ongoing strategic adjustments and analyst evaluations within the industry.

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