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International Paper (IP) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 5, 2026
International Paper (IP) reported revenue of $6.0B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -2% from a year earlier and +0.6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was -0.4%, net loss $12.0M (0.2% of revenue).
International Paper, Q2 2026: revenue $6.0B (-2% year over year), operating margin -0.4%, net loss $12.0M, operating cash flow $526M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.0B | +0.6% | -2% |
| Operating profit | −$27.0M | -135% | -123% |
| Net earnings | −$12.0M | -120% | -116% |
| Operating cash flow | $526M | -14% | +11% |
What changed
Revenue was $6.0B in Q2 2026, down 2% year over year and up 1% from the previous quarter.
Operating costs exceeded revenue by $0.03B, an operating margin of -0.4%. Total costs grew 0% against a revenue fall of 2%. The quarter ended with a net loss of $0.01B, after a profit of $0.06B the previous quarter.
Operating cash flow was $0.53B (up 11% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $0.49B of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items added $0.05B. Capital expenditures of $0.53B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.01B.
Questions
What was International Paper's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
International Paper (IP) reported revenue of $6.0B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -2% from a year earlier and +0.6% from the quarter before.
Was International Paper profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating loss was $27.0M (-0.4% of revenue) and net loss $12.0M.