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IP Dividend History & Analysis | 6% Yield

IP has a dividend yield of 6% and paid 2.3 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.96%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.30
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 17.94%
Overall Dividend Rating 67.41%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.02%
Payout Ratio 5.8%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 56.29%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -27.9% (S&P 500: 21.4%)
Total Return 5y: 17.8% (S&P 500: 121.6%)

Top Dividend Payers in Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
SON 4,086 M 6.48% 6.18%
IP 25,802 M 5.96% 7.02%
SW 18,819 M 4.32% 5.04%
PKG 19,189 M 2.55% 4.93%
GPK 5,279 M 2.69% 3.39%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
AVY 14,526 M 9.96% 96.1%
IP 25,802 M 17.9% 49.2%
GPK 5,279 M 7.46% 97.7%
PKG 19,189 M 10.4% 97.1%
SON 4,086 M 4.74% 84.4%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare IP Dividends with its Peer-Group

VRLA
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PKG
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 2.55% Yield
AVY
Avery Dennison
 2.08% Yield
GPK
Graphic Packaging
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IP Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-16 Quarterly 0.4625 0.5% N/A
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-16 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2025-05-23 2025-05-23 2025-06-13 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.97%
2025-02-24 2025-02-24 2025-03-17 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.97%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.82%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-09-16 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.82%
2024-05-23 2024-05-24 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.46 0% 1%
2024-02-21 2024-02-22 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% 1.09%
2023-11-14 2023-11-15 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% 1.3%
2023-08-14 2023-08-15 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% 1.43%
2023-05-25 2023-05-26 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% 1.32%
2023-02-16 2023-02-17 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% 1.48%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% 1.2%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% 1.27%
2022-05-26 2022-05-27 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% 1.05%
2022-02-17 2022-02-18 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.96%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.46 -68.5% 1%
2021-10-01 2021-10-01 1.4626 482.3% 2.94%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.2512 0% 0.47%
2021-05-26 2021-05-27 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.2512 0% 0.42%
2021-02-17 2021-02-18 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.2512 5.6% 0.4%
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.2378 0% 0.49%
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.2378 0% 0.5%
2020-05-26 2020-05-27 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.2378 0% N/A
2020-02-20 2020-02-21 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.2378 216118.2% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-12-16 Quarterly 0.0001 22.2% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-09-16 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2019-05-24 2019-05-28 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2019-02-20 2019-02-21 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2018-08-14 2018-08-15 2018-09-17 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2018-05-24 2018-05-25 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2018-02-20 2018-02-21 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2017-11-14 2017-11-15 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2017-08-11 2017-08-15 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2017-05-24 2017-05-26 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2017-02-13 2017-02-15 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2016-11-10 2016-11-15 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2016-05-25 2016-05-27 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2016-02-11 2016-02-16 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2015-11-12 2015-11-16 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2015-05-21 2015-05-26 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-16 2015-03-16 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2014-11-13 2014-11-17 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.0001 28.6% N/A
2014-05-21 2014-05-23 2014-06-16 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-17 2014-03-17 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-12-16 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A

IP Dividend FAQ

International Paper (NYSE:IP) manufactures renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products across North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa, operating through two segments: Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers. Its portfolio includes linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled grades, saturating kraft, and a variety of specialty pulps used in diapers, tissue, feminine care, textiles, construction, and coatings.

What is the Dividend Yield of IP?

As of November 2025, IP`s dividend yield is 5.96%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.30 USD by the current share price of 38.64.

Does IP pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, IP paid a dividend of 2.30 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-14 and the payout was 0.4625 USD.

How often does IP pay dividends?

IP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, IP has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-14.

Will IP pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.4625 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for International Paper (IP) is 2025-11-14.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for IP?

The next Ex-Dividend date for International Paper (IP) is 2025-11-14.

What is the Dividend Growth of IP?

IP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 17.9% per year.
Strong growth: IP's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of IP?

IP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.02%. If you bought IP's shares at 32.81 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.30 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.02% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of IP?

IP Payout Consistency is 49.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very unstable: International Paper has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does IP have a good Dividend Yield?

IP`s 5.96% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of IP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of IP is 5.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of IP?

IP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.41%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

IP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in IP`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

International Paper`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 24.01% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has International Paper ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2021-10-01 with a factor of 1056:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.06.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 202,008,000
1986 191,656,000 -5.12%
1987 210,772,000 +9.97%
1988 223,600,000 +6.09%
1989 219,200,000 -1.97%
1990 218,072,300 -0.51%
1991 222,449,000 +2.01%
1992 245,000,000 +10.14%
1993 240,000,000 -2.04%
1994 252,800,000 +5.33%
1995 268,900,000 +6.37%
1996 300,600,000 +11.79%
1997 302,300,000 +0.57%
1998 412,100,000 +36.32%
1999 413,500,000 +0.34%
2000 482,700,000 +16.74%
2001 482,300,000 -0.08%
2002 479,000,000 -0.68%
2003 484,400,000 +1.13%
2004 486,100,000 +0.35%
2005 486,300,000 +0.04%
2006 445,300,000 -8.43%
2007 420,600,000 -5.55%
2008 423,100,000 +0.59%
2009 426,315,800 +0.76%
2010 432,911,400 +1.55%
2011 437,209,300 +0.99%
2012 441,500,000 +0.98%
2013 445,300,000 +0.86%
2014 424,900,000 -4.58%
2015 416,300,000 -2.02%
2016 415,600,000 -0.17%
2017 417,800,000 +0.53%
2018 406,600,000 -2.68%
2019 395,600,000 -2.71%
2020 395,900,000 +0.08%
2021 387,100,000 -2.22%
2022 353,700,000 -8.63%
2023 346,341,500 -2.08%
2024 347,400,000 +0.31%
2025 532,600,000 +53.31%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-20 04:39