International Paper Company IP

Revenue Intelligence Report • 70 quarters of SEC filing data • Updated 2026-03-06

International Paper Company has demonstrated strong revenue generation capabilities, with a recent quarterly revenue of $6.006 billion and an impressive long-run return on investment from SG&A spending, yielding $11.99 for every dollar spent. Despite a slight forecast error of -3.3% in the holdout test, the company's model accuracy remains robust at 13.4% MAPE. Looking ahead, the company projects a 22.5% year-over-year increase in revenue, targeting $29 billion for the fiscal year, indicating a positive growth trajectory driven by effective operational strategies. Investors can expect continued value creation as the company leverages its spending efficiency to capitalize on market opportunities.

Next FY Revenue
$28.95B
+22.5% YoY
SG&A Multiplier
$11.99 per $1
Model Accuracy
13.4% MAPE
Holdout validation: The model predicted $6B vs the actual $6B — an error of 3.3%.
Note: International Paper Company does not report R&D expenses separately. This analysis uses SG&A spending only.

Revenue Forecast

IP Revenue Forecast

Quarterly Detail

QuarterModel ForecastActual95% RangeYoY GrowthStatus
Q4 2025 $6B $6B $5B – $8B +58.2% ✓ In range
Q2 2026 $7B $5B – $9B +24.8%
Q3 2026 $7B $5B – $9B +13.7%
Q4 2026 $8B $5B – $10B +22.0%
Q1 2027 $8B $5B – $11B +29.8%

How Spending Drives Revenue

IP Spending Timing
Reading this chart: Each line shows the cumulative revenue generated per $1 spent over subsequent quarters. The effect builds over 4-5 quarters as investments mature.

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