International Paper Common Stock (NYSE: IP)

International Paper is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "IP". International Paper is a component of the S&P 500 Index.

International Paper is a leading American pulp and paper company that operates primarily in the manufacturing and distribution of packaging products, pulp, and paper products. The company is part of the materials sector, which includes companies involved in the extraction, processing, and distribution of raw materials and finished products.

Within the materials sector, International Paper is further classified under the Paper & Forest Products sub-industry. This sub-industry includes companies that are involved in the production and distribution of various types of paper and paper-related products, as well as forestry and logging activities.

International Paper is one of the largest paper and packaging companies in the world, and its products are used in a wide range of industries, including consumer goods, retail, food and beverage, healthcare, and e-commerce. Other notable companies in the Paper & Forest Products sub-industry include Georgia-Pacific, WestRock, and Weyerhaeuser.

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is classified under the Materials sector, which is one of the eleven sectors defined by the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS).

Within the Materials sector, International Paper is further classified under the Paper & Forest Products sub-industry. This sub-industry includes companies that are involved in the production and distribution of various types of paper and paper-related products, as well as forestry and logging activities.

International Paper Common Stock Dividend

International Paper pays a quarterly dividend of $0.4625 per share to its shareholders. International Paper typically pays dividends in February, May, August and November of each calendar year. The company has a long history of paying dividends, and it has consistently paid dividends every quarter since 1947.

It's important to note that the dividend payout is subject to change based on various factors, such as the company's financial performance, market conditions, and management decisions. Investors should also consider other factors, such as the company's growth prospects and financial health, when evaluating whether or not to invest in a stock.

 

 

About International Paper (NYSE:IP)

International Paper is a multinational corporation that specializes in producing and distributing paper and packaging products. The is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.

International Paper was founded in 1898 as the International Paper Company, with the merger of 17 pulp and paper mills in the northeastern United States.

The company rapidly grew over the next few decades, acquiring additional mills and expanding into new product areas. By the 1930s, International Paper was one of the largest paper producers in the world.

During World War II, International Paper played a critical role in the production of paper products for the war effort, including maps, charts, and shipping containers.

In the postwar period, International Paper continued to expand and diversify its operations, acquiring additional mills and investing in new technology and research.

In the 1980s and 1990s, the company underwent significant restructuring and divestitures, focusing its operations on core businesses such as paper, packaging, and forest products.

Today, International Paper is one of the largest paper and packaging companies in the world, with operations in over 25 countries and a wide range of products used in industries such as consumer goods, retail, food and beverage, healthcare, and e-commerce.

Throughout its history, International Paper has been a leader in innovation and sustainability, pioneering new manufacturing processes and products that reduce waste and environmental impact.

International Paper operates in over 24 countries and has a workforce of approximately 56,000 employees. The company produces a wide range of paper and packaging products for various industries, including:

    Packaging

    International Paper produces corrugated boxes, packaging solutions, and paperboard products for the food and beverage, healthcare, and consumer goods industries.

    Pulp and Paper

    International Paper produces pulp and paper products for various industries, including printing and writing papers, specialty papers, and fluff pulp.

    Recycling

    International Paper is committed to sustainable practices and has a recycling division that collects, sorts, and processes recyclable materials to produce new paper and packaging products.

In addition to its core products, International Paper is also involved in various community and environmental initiatives. The company has received recognition for its efforts in sustainability and has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for several years.