International Paper Company Dividend Analysis
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Does International Paper (IP) pay a dividend?
Yes. International Paper (IP) pays a dividend: $1.85 per share over the last twelve months, a dividend yield of 5.33% at the latest close.
Its dividend per share has shrunk at 2.0% a year over the last 5 years.
Based on TTM and annual data · Not a buy/sell signal
Score Breakdown
Safety
40% of composite
Growth
35% of composite
Income
25% of composite
Composite = Safety (0) × 0.40 + Growth (0) × 0.35 + Income (100) × 0.25 = 25
Dividend Safety
Earnings Payout
Not reported
FCF Payout
1305.3%
FCF Coverage
0.1x
Dividend Growth
Per Share (TTM)
$1.85
Growth Streak
–
5Y CAGR
-2.0%
Dividend history
| Fiscal year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.85 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | $1.85 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | $1.85 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | $1.85 | -7.5% |
| 2021 | $2.00 | -2.4% |
| 2020 | $2.05 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | $2.01 | +4.6% |
| 2018 | $1.93 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | $1.86 | +4.5% |
| 2016 | $1.78 | +8.7% |
Each payment counts toward the fiscal year it is paid for, so a final dividend paid in spring belongs to the year before. Figures are adjusted for stock splits, so a fall is a cut. The chart above has the full series.
Computed from SEC filings. Ex-dividend and payment dates are not part of those filings, so they are not shown here. This is analysis, not investment advice.
Dividend Income
Annual DPS (TTM)
$1.85
Annual Income / $10K
$533
Payment frequency, ex-dividend and payment dates are not available from SEC filings. Check your broker or the company's investor relations page for the schedule.
Yield History
International Paper (IP) dividend: yield, safety and growth
Frequently asked
Does International Paper (IP) pay a dividend, and how much?+
Yes, International Paper pays a regular dividend of about $1.85 per share per year (a yield of roughly 5.3%). A low headline yield is not the same as a weak dividend: what matters is how well earnings and cash flow cover the payout, not the percentage alone. The full payout history and per-share figures are on this dividends tab.
Is International Paper's dividend safe?+
International Paper's dividend looks not currently covered by free cash flow, with free cash flow covering the payout about 0.1 times over. Intrinsiqq scores its dividend safety at 0 out of 100, weighing the payout ratio, free-cash-flow coverage and balance-sheet strength. Safety matters more than yield: a payout you can rely on beats a high one you cannot.
Has International Paper grown its dividend?+
International Paper's dividend history is mixed. Recent dividend growth has been roughly flat. Consistent growth is one of the strongest signals of a durable, shareholder-friendly business, so read the streak alongside coverage on this tab.
SourceDividend analysis computed from the 10-Q filed 30 Oct 2026, covering the period ending 30 Sept 2026, as reported to the SEC. Data last refreshed 5 Nov 2026. How this is calculated.
Fiscal year ends Dec. Earnings payout = dividends / net income. FCF payout = dividends / FCF. Yield = TTM DPS / price.
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