NYSE$IP
International Paper Co · Q4 2019 earnings
Q4 2019 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Delivered solid earnings and outstanding cash generation.
International Paper reported solid earnings and outstanding cash generation in Q4 2019. The company demonstrated flexibility in navigating challenging market conditions by optimizing the full value chain. They returned $1.3 billion to shareholders and reduced debt by $1.0 billion in 2019.
- Net earnings attributable to International Paper of $165 million ($0.42 per diluted share).
- Adjusted operating earnings (non-GAAP) of $430 million ($1.09 per diluted share).
- Cash provided by operations of $928 million.
- Debt reduction of $582 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
International Paper · Revenue · Quarterly
$5.5B
Revenue by segment
International Paper · $44M total across 1 segment · Q4 2019
- Corporate and Inter-segment Sales$44M—100.0%
Forward guidance
International Paper will continue to tightly manage costs, capital spending and working capital to generate strong cash flows in 2020, despite earnings headwinds. Additionally, they will continue to make choices consistent with their capital allocation framework to drive long-term value creation.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2019
-0.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.0%
Avg return
30 days after
44%
31 / 70 earnings
Positive
+13.7%
Q3 2024
Best reaction
-12.3%
Q3 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -2.9% | -5.1% | -0.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | -5.1% | +1.4% | +5.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | -12.3% | -17.3% | -10.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | -4.1% | -7.1% | +0.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | -1.6% | -7.1% | -2.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | +13.7% | +17.4% | +20.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | +0.7% | +1.6% | +6.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | -1.7% | +1.5% | +32.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | -6.6% | -7.5% | -2.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | +0.1% | +1.8% | -0.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | +5.8% | +6.4% | +0.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | -4.2% | -6.5% | -11.4% | |
| Q4 2022 | +8.1% | +9.4% | -0.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | +1.8% | +0.9% | +10.5% | |
| Q2 2022 | +0.4% | -0.7% | +0.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | -2.3% | -1.1% | +4.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | -0.3% | +1.6% | -4.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | -6.3% | -7.4% | -10.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | -1.3% | +0.4% | +2.8% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.6% | +4.7% | +9.4% | |
| Q4 2020 | -7.1% | -5.0% | +7.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.7% | +8.2% | +17.9% | |
| Q2 2020 | -5.3% | -4.0% | +0.5% | |
| Q1 2020 | -7.1% | -9.4% | -6.8% | |
| Q4 2019 | -6.1% | -3.7% | -14.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | +3.1% | +6.1% | +8.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | +2.7% | +2.1% | -15.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | +3.8% | +5.7% | -3.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | -2.1% | -1.1% | -2.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | +13.0% | +14.3% | +13.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | -1.9% | +1.3% | -2.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | -1.7% | -4.4% | +1.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | -1.1% | -5.2% | -7.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | -1.1% | -2.5% | -6.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | -2.9% | -1.9% | -3.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | -0.2% | -0.7% | -3.1% | |
| Q4 2016 | -6.2% | -7.7% | -4.4% | |
| Q3 2016 | -2.5% | -4.2% | +5.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | +0.5% | -0.4% | +7.2% | |
| Q1 2016 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +6.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -3.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +6.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -4.1% | — | — |
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