Companies
International Paper
S&P 500Materials· USA

IP

Challenger

International Paper

$36.65

+0.44%

Open $36.28·Prev $36.49

as of 13 Apr

CHALLENGER

Power Core

Power Core in one sentence: IP's moat is its vertically integrated containerboard mill network, the largest in North America, which provides cost advantages through scale, fiber sourcing, and capacity management that smaller competitors cannot replicate.

Published1 Apr 2026
UniverseS&P 500
SectorMaterials

Direction of Movement

Lateral Trajectory with Integration as the Pivot Point

ROC 200

-25.3%

Referenced in 28 other analyses

Company Profile

International Paper Company is a leading global producer of renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products. It operates primarily through two segments: Industrial Packaging, which includes linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium, and saturating kraft, and Global Cellulose Fibers, offering pulp for applications in diapers, towel and tissue products, feminine care, incontinence, personal care, textiles, construction materials, paints, and coatings. The company holds approximately one-third of the North American corrugated packaging market and has expanded its European presence through the acquisition of DS Smith. International Paper Company serves diverse end markets such as industrial, consumer products, and manufacturing sectors across North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa. With around 37,000 employees, it emphasizes sustainable packaging solutions, including recent strategic moves like exploring new facilities and divesting its cellulose fibers unit. In the financial markets, it plays a key role in the packaging and containers industry, providing essential materials for global supply chains.

Sector

Consumer Cyclical

Industry

Packaging & Containers

Employees

62,602

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