Cash on Hand for International Paper (IP)
According to International Paper's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $1.15B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$1.15B
YoY change
-2.1%
5Y CAGR
-26.4%
Peak year (2020)
$5.32B
Latest annual
$1.15B
Cash on Hand history chart for International Paper (IP) from 1985 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for International Paper (IP) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.15B | -2.1% | ||
| 2024 | $1.17B | +5.1% | ||
| 2023 | $1.11B | +38.4% | ||
| 2022 | $804.00M | -47.8% | ||
| 2021 | $1.54B | -71.0% | ||
| 2020 | $5.32B | +940.7% | ||
| 2019 | $511.00M | -13.2% | ||
| 2018 | $589.00M | -42.1% | ||
| 2017 | $1.02B | -1.5% | ||
| 2016 | $1.03B | -1.6% | ||
| 2015 | $1.05B | -44.2% | ||
| 2014 | $1.88B | +4.4% | ||
| 2013 | $1.80B | +38.4% | ||
| 2012 | $1.30B | -67.4% | ||
| 2011 | $3.99B | +92.7% | ||
| 2010 | $2.07B | +9.6% | ||
| 2009 | $1.89B | +65.4% | ||
| 2008 | $1.14B | +26.4% | ||
| 2007 | $905.00M | -44.3% | ||
| 2006 | $1.62B | -1.0% | ||
| 2005 | $1.64B | -36.8% | ||
| 2004 | $2.60B | +9.9% | ||
| 2003 | $2.36B | +120.0% | ||
| 2002 | $1.07B | -12.3% | ||
| 2001 | $1.22B | +2.2% | ||
| 2000 | $1.20B | +164.5% | ||
| 1999 | $453.00M | -5.0% | ||
| 1998 | $477.00M | +19.8% | ||
| 1997 | $398.00M | +13.1% | ||
| 1996 | $352.00M | +12.8% | ||
| 1995 | $312.00M | +15.6% | ||
| 1994 | $270.00M | +11.6% | ||
| 1993 | $242.00M | +7.6% | ||
| 1992 | $225.00M | -5.5% | ||
| 1991 | $238.00M | -7.0% | ||
| 1990 | $256.00M | +151.0% | ||
| 1989 | $102.00M | -16.4% | ||
| 1988 | $122.00M | -47.6% | ||
| 1987 | $233.00M | +16.5% | ||
| 1986 | $200.00M | -26.2% | ||
| 1985 | $271.00M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from International Paper's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, International Paper (IP) reported cash and short-term investments of $1.15B – edged down 2.1% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), International Paper cash and short-term investments expanded at a -26.4% compound annual rate, with a net decline across the window.
Between 2020 and 2025, International Paper cash and short-term investments plunged 78.5%, falling from $5.32B to $1.15B.
The highest annual cash and short-term investments of $5.32B was reported in 2020. The lowest in the available history was $102.00M in 1989.
International Paper (IP) sits 8th of 8 Consumer Cyclical peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $30.92B.
International Paper Cash on Hand by Year
International Paper Cash on Hand 2025: $1.15B
International Paper cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $1.15B, edged down 2.1% below 2024.
International Paper Cash on Hand 2024: $1.17B
International Paper cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $1.17B, grew 5.1% from 2023.
International Paper Cash on Hand 2023: $1.11B
International Paper cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $1.11B, surged 38.4% from 2022.
International Paper Cash on Hand 2022: $804.00M
International Paper cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $804.00M, plunged 47.8% below 2021.
International Paper Cash on Hand 2021: $1.54B
International Paper cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $1.54B.
See more financial history for International Paper (IP).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as International Paper, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $496.46B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $464.77B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $123.03B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $44.06B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $17.79B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $6.23B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $1.39B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $774.00M | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is International Paper's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for International Paper (IP) is $1.15B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has International Paper cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- International Paper (IP) cash and short-term investments changed -2.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of International Paper cash and short-term investments?
- International Paper (IP) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is -26.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did International Paper cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- International Paper cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $5.32B in 2020.
What was International Paper cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- International Paper (IP) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $1.17B.
What was International Paper cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- International Paper (IP) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $1.15B.
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