International Paper reported net sales of $6.20 billion for the third quarter of 2026. The company posted a net loss of $1.10 billion, primarily driven by a $1.38 billion non-cash goodwill impairment charge related to its EMEA packaging business. Looking ahead, the company forecasts fourth-quarter operating profit for its North America Packaging Solutions segment to range between $460 million and $500 million.
The company delivered a profit beat relative to analyst expectations for Q3 2026, even as a $1.38 billion impairment charge led to a reported net loss.
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