International Paper Co Stock Price, News & Analysis

International Paper (NYSE: IP), a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has announced it will release its first-quarter earnings on April 30, 2025, before the NYSE opening. The company will host a webcast at 10 a.m. ET to discuss earnings and market conditions.

Interested parties can join via the company's website under the Investors tab or through teleconference by dialing +1 646-307-1963 (international) or 800-715-9871 (U.S.) with conference ID 6499444. A webcast replay will be available on the website shortly after the call, while an audio-only replay will be accessible for 90 days using +1 609-800-9909 or 800-770-2030 (U.S.).

International Paper (NYSE: IP) has announced exceeding its sustainability goal by conserving and restoring 1,158,000 acres of ecologically significant forestland, achieving the target six years ahead of schedule. The company invested $15.3 million in 2024 to renew strategic partnerships with conservation organizations.

Through the Forestland Stewards Partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, IP's projects will restore, enhance, or protect over 2.2 million acres of southern forestlands. The initiative earned the 2024 Leadership in Sustainability Award from the American Forest and Paper Association. The company also partners with the American Bird Conservancy to protect at-risk bird species across the U.S. South through various initiatives including bird surveys and bird-friendly forest management practices.

International Paper (NYSE: IP) has announced its upcoming Investor Day event scheduled for March 25, 2025, at 9:00 AM ET in New York City. The event will feature presentations from Chairman and CEO Andy Silvernail and other executive management members.

Key focus areas of the event include:

• Company's strategic plans
• Updates on the DS Smith acquisition
• Financial targets discussion

Interested participants can access the live webcast and presentation slides through International Paper's website. An archived version of the webcast will be made available within 24 hours after the event concludes.

International Paper (IP) has been recognized as one of the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the 19th time, standing as one of only two honorees in the Forestry, Packaging & Paper industry. The recognition, which included 136 honorees across 19 countries and 44 industries, acknowledges the company's commitment to business integrity through ethics, compliance, and governance programs.

Chairman and CEO Andy Silvernail emphasized ethics as a central company value in their mission of creating sustainable packaging solutions. Companies recognized in the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies® list outperformed a comparable index of global companies by 7.8 percentage points from January 2020 to January 2025.

The assessment process utilizes Ethisphere's Ethics Quotient®, requiring companies to provide over 240 proof points on various ethical practices, governance, environmental and social impact, and value chain initiatives.

International Paper (IP) subsidiary DS Smith has introduced DryPack, an innovative seafood packaging solution that offers significant benefits for the seafood industry. The 100% water-resistant box maintains fresh fish below 40°F for over 40 hours in cold chain operations.

The DryPack solution features notable advantages:

• IATA-approved for air freight transportation
• Ships flat to processors, reducing freight costs and emissions
• 100% recyclable and FBA-approved
• Manufactured using patented Greencoat® technology
• Holds USDA, CFIA, FDA certifications

The technology is already being successfully implemented by customers like Kvarøy Arctic, a Norwegian salmon producer. DS Smith's initiative aligns with their sustainability goals, having replaced over 1 billion plastic items and created more than 30,000 circular-ready projects through their Circular Design Metrics tool.

International Paper (NYSE: IP) has announced key changes to its executive leadership team. Tim Nicholls, who has served as CFO since 2018, has been appointed Executive Vice President and President of DS Smith, an International Paper company. Nicholls brings over 30 years of industry experience, including previous roles as CFO from 2007-2011 and leadership of IP's Packaging business in the Americas.

Additionally, Lance Loeffler will join as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Loeffler comes with 25+ years of experience, including roles at UBS Investment Bank, Deutsche Bank Securities, and most recently as SVP for Middle East and North Africa Region at Halliburton, where he also served as CFO for four years.

Both executives will report to Chairman and CEO Andy Silvernail, who expressed confidence in their abilities to drive excellence and support IP's transformation as a leading sustainable packaging solutions provider in North America and EMEA.

DS Smith, a fiber-based packaging manufacturer acquired by International Paper in 2025, conducted the 'Unboxing Consumer Preferences on Sustainable Packaging' survey of 1,048 U.S. adults. The study revealed sustainability as the top priority for shipping packages.

Key findings include:

• 46% of consumers are bothered by empty box space, with 75% viewing it as a sign of poor sustainability priority
• 33% noticed improved waste reduction options at checkout
• 50% view Styrofoam as a last resort, with 20% refusing to buy from companies using it
• 75% show interest in intelligent packaging with sensors, 28% willing to pay up to $5 more for it

Consumers also expressed interest in connected packaging with QR codes offering personalized discounts, exclusive experiences, and sustainability metrics. DS Smith's Circular Design Principles focus on creating 100% recyclable or reusable packaging while optimizing material usage.

International Paper (NYSE: IP) announced the permanent closure of multiple facilities by April 2025, including the Red River containerboard mill in Campti, La., recycling plant in Phoenix, Az., box plant in Hazleton, Pa., and sheet feeder facility in St. Louis, Mo. The Red River closure will reduce containerboard capacity by 800,000 tons annually.

The closures will affect 674 employees (495 hourly and 179 salaried). The company plans to minimize impact through attrition, retirements, and current vacancies at other locations, offering outplacement assistance, mental health support, and severance benefits where possible.

These closures are part of IP's transformation strategy to become a stronger sustainable packaging solutions company by streamlining operations and focusing investments on facilities that will better serve customers.

International Paper (NYSE: IP) has appointed David Robbie to its Board of Directors, effective February 11, 2025. Robbie, 61, will serve on the Audit and Finance and Public Policy and Environment committees. This appointment follows IP's acquisition of DS Smith on January 31, 2025, where Robbie served as a board member since 2019.

Robbie brings significant experience, having served as senior independent director at DS Smith since 2022 and currently serves as non-executive director and audit committee chair at easyJet plc. His background includes roles as interim chair at First Group plc and Group Finance Director at Rexam PLC. He is a chartered accountant from KPMG with an MA in English Literature from St. Andrew's University.

Following this appointment, the IP Board will comprise 11 directors, with 10 being independent directors.