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International Paper Beats Q3 Profit Estimates Despite Reporting Net Loss

Key Facts

1International Paper reported net sales of $6.20 billion for the third quarter of 2026.
2The company reported a loss of $1.10 billion, driven by a $1.38 billion non-cash goodwill impairment charge for its EMEA packaging business.
3The company forecasts North America Packaging Solutions operating profit between $460 million and $500 million for the fourth quarter.

International Paper reported a profit beat for the third quarter of 2026 relative to analyst expectations, according to earnings results. The company generated net sales of $6.20 billion but posted a net loss of $1.10 billion for the period, primarily due to a $1.38 billion non-cash goodwill impairment charge linked to its EMEA packaging operations.

International Paper (IP) shares closed at $33.38 on October 27, 2026, prior to the announcement. Looking ahead, the company forecasts its North America Packaging Solutions segment will generate operating profits between $460 million and $500 million in the fourth quarter of 2026.

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    Update: International Paper's third-quarter results exceeded earnings expectations despite the reported net loss. The performance surpassed analyst estimates when excluding the non-cash charges related to tax adjustments and impairment costs.

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