StocksMedium•28 October 2026•
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International Paper Reports $1.10 Billion Q3 Loss on EMEA Impairment Charge
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 net sales of $6.20 billion for the third quarter of 2026, according to a statement released via PR Newswire. The company posted a net loss of $1.10 billion for the period, which was primarily driven by a $1.38 billion non-cash goodwill impairment charge related to its packaging business in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
International Paper (IP) shares closed at $33.38 on October 27, 2026, ahead of the earnings release which included forward-looking guidance for its North American operations. The company forecasts that its North America Packaging Solutions segment will generate an operating profit between $460 million and $500 million in the fourth quarter of 2026.