International Paper Misses Q2 Sales, Guides Below Expectations on EMEA Weakness
IP sits 48% above its 52-week low of $29.26.
Summary
International Paper reported Q2 sales of $6.004 billion, missing the $6.18 billion consensus, driven by soft EMEA volumes amid geopolitical uncertainty and weak consumer sentiment. Adjusted operating EPS also fell year-over-year. The company guided Q3 adjusted EBITDA to $780–$830 million, including an $85 million hit from the Pine Hill mill suspension, and full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA to $3.2–$3.4 billion. North America volumes grew on domestic demand and seasonal improvement, partially offsetting EMEA weakness. This follows a series of network optimization moves, including facility closures and the recent Pine Hill suspension. The miss and cautious outlook raise concerns about demand recovery and margin pressure from rising input costs. International Paper filed an 8-K regarding its operations and financial condition.
At the time of this announcement, IP was trading at $43.24 on NYSE in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $22.6B. The 52-week trading range was $29.26 to $56.13. This news item was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: Reuters.