International Paper Company (IP) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $-159.00M
The free cash flow (FCF) for International Paper Company (IP) is $-159.00M. It is below its 12-month average by 153.18% ($299.00M).
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IP Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$-159.00M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$299.00M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$633.25M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$1.05B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$1.17B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
$1.27B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
$1.30B
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-153.18%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-125.11%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-115.08%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-113.55%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-112.47%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-112.21%
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$-159.00M
FCF Yield
3.05%
Price/FCF
32.8
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
International Paper Company Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
International Paper Company Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for IP stock is $-159.00M.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for IP stock is $299.00M.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for IP stock is $633.25M.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for IP stock is $1.05B.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for IP stock is $1.17B.
- What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for IP stock is $1.27B.
- What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for International Paper Company (IP)?
- The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for IP stock is $1.30B.
International Paper Company Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $-159.00M |
| 2024-12-31 | $757.00M |
| 2023-12-31 | $692.00M |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.24B |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.48B |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.31B |
| 2019-12-31 | $2.33B |
| 2018-12-31 | $1.65B |
| 2017-12-31 | $366.00M |
| 2016-12-31 | $1.13B |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.09B |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.71B |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.83B |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.58B |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.52B |
| 2010-12-31 | $856.00M |
| 2009-12-31 | $4.12B |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.67B |
| 2007-12-31 | $599.00M |
| 2006-12-31 | $214.00M |
| 2005-12-31 | $355.00M |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.13B |
| 2003-12-31 | $656.00M |
| 2002-12-31 | $1.08B |
| 2001-12-31 | $665.00M |
| 2000-12-31 | $1.08B |
| 1999-12-31 | $589.00M |
| 1998-12-31 | $622.00M |
| 1997-12-31 | $131.00M |
| 1996-12-31 | $345.00M |
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About International Paper Company
International Paper Company, established in 1898 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, functions as a leading global packaging enterprise. Its extensive operational footprint spans the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Pacific Rim, Asia, and various other regions across the Americas. The company's business activities are structured into two principal divisions: Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers. The Industrial Packaging segment is dedicated to producing a diverse range of containerboards, which encompass linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium, and saturating kraft. Concurrently, the Global Cellulose Fibers division supplies fluff, market, and specialized pulps. These pulps are integral components for a wide array of products, including absorbent hygiene items such as baby diapers, feminine care, and adult incontinence products, alongside other non-woven goods, and traditional tissue and paper products. Additionally, they find application in numerous non-absorbent sectors like textiles, filtration systems, building materials, paints and protective coatings, reinforced plastics, and various other industrial uses. International Paper distributes its products directly to ultimate consumers and converters, as well as through an established network of agents, resellers, and paper distributors.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Packaging & Containers
- CEO
- Andrew K. Silvernail