IP Dividend History & Analysis | 4% Yield

IP has a dividend yield of 4% and paid 2.31 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.04%
Payout Ratio 158.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -0.45%
Consistency Lifetime 29.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.55%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 6
Dividend Rating 30.09%
Ex-Dividend in 1 days: Buy before Feb 23, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -13%
Total Return 5y: 32.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Containers & Packaging

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
GEF 4,244 M 3.54% 5.46%
PKG 21,500 M 2.50% 4.32%
GPK 3,807 M 2.19% 2.95%
AVY 15,025 M 2.11% 2.93%
SLGN 5,132 M 1.71% 2.26%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SLGN 5,132 M 9.33% 45.5%
GPK 3,807 M 10.1% 97.9%
AVY 15,025 M 8.60% 96.2%
CCK 13,115 M 6.78% 28.7%
GEF 4,244 M 5.14% 97.3%

Quality Dividend Peers in Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials

SON
Sonoco Products
 4.79% Yield
PKG
Packaging of America
 2.50% Yield

IP Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-23 2026-02-23 2026-03-17 Quarterly 0.4625 0% N/A
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-16 Quarterly 0.4625 0% N/A
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-16 Quarterly 0.4625 0% 1.25%
2025-05-23 2025-05-23 2025-06-13 Quarterly 0.4625 0% 0.97%
2025-02-24 2025-02-24 2025-03-17 Quarterly 0.4625 0% 0.98%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.4625 0% 0.83%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-09-16 Quarterly 0.4625 0% 0.83%
2024-05-23 2024-05-24 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.4625 0% 1%
2024-02-21 2024-02-22 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.4625 0% 1.09%
2023-11-14 2023-11-15 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.4625 0% 1.31%
2023-08-14 2023-08-15 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.4625 0% 1.43%
2023-05-25 2023-05-26 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.4625 0% 1.33%
2023-02-16 2023-02-17 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.4625 0% 1.49%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.4625 0% 1.21%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.4625 0% 1.28%
2022-05-26 2022-05-27 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.4625 0% 1.06%
2022-02-17 2022-02-18 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.4625 0% 0.96%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.4625 -60.7% 1.01%
2021-10-01 2021-10-01 1.1762 479.5% 2.36%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.203 444.2% 0.38%
2021-05-26 2021-05-27 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.0373 574.5% 0.07%
2021-02-17 2021-02-18 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.0055 0% 0.01%
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.0055 0% N/A
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.0055 0% N/A
2020-05-26 2020-05-27 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.0055 6044.4% N/A
2020-02-20 2020-02-21 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-12-16 Quarterly 0.0001 0% 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

IP Dividend FAQ

International Paper (NYSE:IP) manufactures renewable-fiber packaging and pulp products across North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa, operating through two segments: Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers. Its product slate includes linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled grades, saturating kraft, and specialty pulps used in diapers, tissue, feminine-care, textiles, construction, paints, and coatings, sold directly to converters and end-users or via agents and distributors.

What is the Dividend Yield of IP?

As of February 2026, IP`s dividend yield is 4.04%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.31 USD by the current share price of 46.87.

Does IP pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, IP paid a dividend of 2.31 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-23 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 2026-02-23.

IP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for IP for the next 4 payments are between 0.52 (+12.4%) and 0.579 (+25.2%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will IP pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.4625 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for International Paper (IP) is 2026-02-23.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for IP?

The next Ex-Dividend date for International Paper (IP) is 2026-02-23.

What is the Dividend Growth of IP?

IP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -0.45% per year.
Negative growth: IP's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of IP?

IP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.55%. If you bought IP's shares at 35.30 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.31 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.55% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of IP?

IP Payout Consistency is 29.3%. 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 4.04% 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 158.1%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of IP?

IP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 30.09%. 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?

International Paper's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 23.47% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has IP ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 1, 2021 with a ratio of 1056:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.06 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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 528,000,000 +51.99%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-12 08:53