International Paper Company dividend history and coverage
Fiscal 2016–2025 dividends per share, payout of earnings and cash flow, and any decreases, read from International Paper Company's own SEC filings. Data built 2026-11-01.
Dividend history
- Dividends per share (fiscal year)
- Year with a decrease
- Earnings per share (diluted)
Yield at today's price
The numbers, with their filings
| Fiscal year | Dividends/share | EPS (diluted) | Payout of EPS | FCF/share | Cash payout | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 1.850 | -6.95 | not covered | -0.31 | not covered | 10-K |
| FY2024 | 1.850 | 1.57 | 118% | 2.14 | 85% | 10-K |
| FY2023 | 1.850 | 0.82 | >200% | 1.98 | 93% | 10-K |
| FY2022 | 1.850 | 4.10 | 45% | 3.39 | 54% | 10-K |
| FY2021 | 2.000 | 4.47 | 45% | 3.95 | 50% | 10-K |
| FY2020 | 2.050 | 1.22 | 168% | 6.07 | 34% | 10-K |
| FY2019 | 2.013 | 3.07 | 66% | 6.20 | 32% | 10-K |
| FY2018 | 1.925 | 4.85 | 40% | 3.99 | 48% | 10-K |
| FY2017 | 1.863 | 5.13 | 36% | 1.14 | 161% | 10-K |
| FY2016 | 1.782 | 2.18 | 82% | 2.98 | 59% | 10-K |
Dividends per share: dividends paid per share, as tagged in the company's filings. Free cash flow = operating cash flow − capital expenditures (as tagged); cash payout = common dividends paid ÷ free cash flow. All International Paper Company filings on EDGAR ↗
Data note. International Paper decreased its dividend 9.8% in October 2021, alongside the Sylvamo spin-off.
Dividend decrease, in the company's words
International Paper Company: -9.8%
Quarterly dividend US$0.5125 → US$0.4625.
“takes into account the fact that the spin-off completed on October 1, 2021, will result in a decrease in the amount of cash generated”
International Paper reduced its quarterly dividend from $0.5125 to $0.4625 when it spun off its printing papers business as Sylvamo.
What the filings showed beforehand: payout of earnings FY2018 40%, FY2019 66%, FY2020 168%; cash payout FY2018 48%, FY2019 32%, FY2020 34%.
What $1,000 of International dividends is worth after tax
Canadian resident (2026 estimate)
| Account | You keep | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Non-registered | $704 | 15% US withholding, then Canadian tax like interest with a foreign tax credit |
| TFSA | $850 | 15% US withholding, not recoverable |
| RRSP / RRIF | $1,000 | Treaty exemption from US withholding; taxed on withdrawal |
US taxpayer (2026 estimate)
Example: married filing jointly, $120,000 of other taxable income, 22% ordinary bracket.
| Account | You keep |
|---|---|
| Taxable brokerage | $850 |
| Roth IRA | $1,000 |
| Traditional IRA / 401(k) | $1,000* |
* Nothing is taxed when the dividend is paid; withdrawals are taxed later as ordinary income.
Assumes qualified-dividend treatment (holding period met). Use your own numbers.
Frequently asked questions
What dividend does International Paper Company pay?
Has International Paper Company ever cut its dividend?
What is International Paper Company's dividend yield?
Other materials in our data
Open the screenerAdd it to the income planner
Education, not advice. This site does not recommend, rate or rank any security and does not know your full situation. Check tax details with the CRA or IRS, or a qualified professional. Read the disclaimer.