Free Cash Flow for International Paper (IP)
Free Cash Flow for International Paper (IP): headline value -$159.00M · YoY -121.0%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
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
-$159.00M
YoY change
-121.0%
5Y CAGR
N/A
Peak year (2009)
$4.12B
Latest annual
-$159.00M
Free Cash Flow history chart for International Paper (IP) from 1989 to 2025
Free Cash Flow history table for International Paper (IP) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Free Cash Flow | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -$159.00M | -121.0% | ||
| 2024 | $757.00M | +9.4% | ||
| 2023 | $692.00M | -44.3% | ||
| 2022 | $1.24B | -16.1% | ||
| 2021 | $1.48B | -35.9% | ||
| 2020 | $2.31B | -0.9% | ||
| 2019 | $2.33B | +41.1% | ||
| 2018 | $1.65B | +351.9% | ||
| 2017 | $366.00M | -67.6% | ||
| 2016 | $1.13B | +3.4% | ||
| 2015 | $1.09B | -36.1% | ||
| 2014 | $1.71B | -6.5% | ||
| 2013 | $1.83B | +15.5% | ||
| 2012 | $1.58B | +4.5% | ||
| 2011 | $1.52B | +77.1% | ||
| 2010 | $856.00M | -79.2% | ||
| 2009 | $4.12B | +147.2% | ||
| 2008 | $1.67B | +178.3% | ||
| 2007 | $599.00M | +179.9% | ||
| 2006 | $214.00M | -39.7% | ||
| 2005 | $355.00M | -68.5% | ||
| 2004 | $1.13B | +71.6% | ||
| 2003 | $656.00M | -39.5% | ||
| 2002 | $1.08B | +63.2% | ||
| 2001 | $665.00M | -38.3% | ||
| 2000 | $1.08B | +83.0% | ||
| 1999 | $589.00M | -5.3% | ||
| 1998 | $622.00M | +374.8% | ||
| 1997 | $131.00M | -62.0% | ||
| 1996 | $345.00M | -52.7% | ||
| 1995 | $730.00M | +353.4% | ||
| 1994 | $161.00M | -483.3% | ||
| 1993 | -$42.00M | -90.7% | ||
| 1992 | -$453.00M | +157.4% | ||
| 1991 | -$176.00M | +633.3% | ||
| 1990 | -$24.00M | -129.3% | ||
| 1989 | $82.00M | — |
Free Cash Flow values are taken from International Paper's reported cash flow statements (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
In 2025, International Paper (IP) free cash flow totalled -$159.00M – plunged 121.0% year-over-year.
International Paper free cash flow peaked at $4.12B in 2009; the latest annual figure is -$159.00M in 2025 (103.9% below peak).
The dataset's maximum free cash flow sits at $4.12B (2009); the minimum reading of -$453.00M dates to 1992.
Among 8 Consumer Cyclical peers, International Paper (IP) ranks 9th; the peer median for free cash flow is $8.39B.
International Paper Free Cash Flow by Year
International Paper Free Cash Flow 2025: -$159.00M
International Paper free cash flow in 2025 was -$159.00M, plunged 121.0% below 2024.
International Paper Free Cash Flow 2024: $757.00M
International Paper free cash flow in 2024 was $757.00M, grew 9.4% from 2023.
International Paper Free Cash Flow 2023: $692.00M
International Paper free cash flow in 2023 was $692.00M, plunged 44.3% below 2022.
International Paper Free Cash Flow 2022: $1.24B
International Paper free cash flow in 2022 was $1.24B, declined 16.1% below 2021.
International Paper Free Cash Flow 2021: $1.48B
International Paper free cash flow in 2021 was $1.48B.
See more financial history for International Paper (IP).
Sector peers — Free Cash Flow
Companies in the same sector as International Paper, ranked by their latest free cash flow.
| Company | Free Cash Flow | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $106.94B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $78.16B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $12.65B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $9.09B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $7.70B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $7.19B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $6.22B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $4.86B | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is International Paper's free cash flow?
Latest reported free cash flow for International Paper (IP) is -$159.00M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has International Paper free cash flow changed year-over-year?
International Paper (IP) free cash flow changed -121.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
When did International Paper free cash flow hit its highest annual value?
International Paper free cash flow reached its highest annual value of $4.12B in 2009.
What was International Paper free cash flow in 2024?
International Paper (IP) free cash flow in 2024 was $757.00M.
What was International Paper free cash flow in 2025?
International Paper (IP) free cash flow in 2025 was -$159.00M.
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