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International Paper vs Sylvamo: IP and SLVM compared
International Paper is the larger company: $6.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $645M for Sylvamo (Q3 2026). International Paper is growing faster (-0.4% against -3% a year earlier). Sylvamo is more profitable, with an operating margin of 13.5% against -19.7%.
Where the money goes: IP and SLVM
International Paper (IP) · Q3 2026
International Paper, Q3 2026: revenue $6.2B (-0.4% year over year), operating margin -19.7%, net loss $1.1B, operating cash flow $339M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Sylvamo (SLVM) · Q3 2026
Sylvamo, Q3 2026: revenue $645M (-3% year over year), operating margin 13.5%, net loss $199M, operating cash flow $64.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| International Paper (IP) | Sylvamo (SLVM) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $6.2B | $645M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -0.4% | -3% |
| Operating margin | -19.7% | 13.5% |
| Net earnings | −$1.1B | −$199M |
| Net margin | -18.2% | -30.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $339M | $64.0M |
| Free cash flow | — | $18.0M |
| Market value | $18.1B | $1.6B |
| P/E | — | 36.6× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $42.30 | $47.25 |
Where the revenue comes from
Sylvamo
- North America Segment: $414M (64%)
- Latin America Segment: $231M (36%)
Questions
Which is bigger, International Paper or Sylvamo?
International Paper is the larger company: $6.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $645M for Sylvamo (Q3 2026).
Is International Paper or Sylvamo growing faster?
International Paper is growing faster (-0.4% against -3% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, International Paper or Sylvamo?
Sylvamo is more profitable, with an operating margin of 13.5% against -19.7%.
More: International Paper earnings · how International Paper makes money · Sylvamo earnings · how Sylvamo makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.