IP Dividend History & Analysis | 5.7% Yield

IP has a dividend yield of 5.7% and paid 1.85 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.72%
Payout Ratio 158.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 31.89%
Consistency Lifetime 23.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.93%
Payout FCF 176.9%
Streak Years 3
Dividend Rating 49.40%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Containers & Packaging

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
GEF 3,588 M 3.42% 4.13%
PKG 18,772 M 2.44% 4.97%
AVY 11,949 M 2.13% 2.37%
SLGN 3,962 M 1.81% 2.55%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
SLGN 3,962 M 9.33% 59.2%
GPK 2,971 M 10.05% 97.9%
AVY 11,949 M 8.60% 96.2%
CCK 10,779 M 6.78% 28.7%
GEF 3,588 M 5.14% 97.3%
IP Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-22 2026-05-22 2026-06-12 0.4625 0% N/A
2026-02-23 2026-02-23 2026-03-17 Quarterly 0.4625 0% 1.48%
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-16 Quarterly 0.4625 0% 1.07%
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 -84.4% 1.01%
2021-10-01 2021-10-01 2.97 +846.3% 5.97%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.3138 +348611.1% 0.59%
2021-05-26 2021-05-27 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2021-02-17 2021-02-18 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2020-05-26 2020-05-27 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.0001 0% 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

IP Dividend FAQ

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of fiber-based packaging solutions, operating primarily through its North American and EMEA segments. The company manufactures containerboard, including linerboard and medium, and converts these materials into corrugated boxes and specialty packaging for industries ranging from agriculture to pharmaceuticals.

What is the Dividend Yield of IP?

As of May 2026, IP's dividend yield is 5.72%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.85 USD by the current share price of 31.50.

Does IP pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, IP paid a dividend of 1.85 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-22 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 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-22.

IP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for IP for the next payments are between 0.549 (+18.7%) and 0.629 (+36.0%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 7.59%.

Will IP pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.4625 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for International Paper (IP) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for IP?

The next Ex-Dividend date for International Paper (IP) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of IP?

IP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 31.9% 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 3.93%. If you bought IP's shares at 47.07 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.85 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.93% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of IP?

IP Payout Consistency is 23.4%. 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 5.72% 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 49.40%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

IP Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in IP's Outstanding Shares?

International Paper's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 21% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 71.9%). 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 0%
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%
2026 531,800,000 +0.72%

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: 2026-05-21 03:01 UTC