International Paper Profit Margin

International Paper (IP) currently reports a profit margin of -14.2% as of June 2026. That compares with -0.09% in the prior-year period — down 15478.5% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.62%. Use the charts on this page to explore International Paper's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

International Paper's profit margin decreased from -0.09% to -14.2% — a 15478.5% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

International Paper's profit margin of -14.2% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.62%. That is roughly 407.8% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but International Paper's current -14.2% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 4.62%) and against IP's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of -14.2%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 4.62%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for International Paper, and consider following IP for alerts when major investors trade the stock.