IP Dividend History & Yield
International Paper Company · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 (in 63 days) | Nov 25, 2026 | $0.463 | $46.30 | Estimated |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 (in 152 days) | Feb 22, 2027 | $0.463 | $46.30 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 8, 2027 (in 241 days) | May 22, 2027 | $0.463 | $46.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 5, 2027 (in 330 days) | Aug 19, 2027 | $0.463 | $46.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IP's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.852 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much IP do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 648 | $23,644 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,240 | $118,218 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,480 | $236,436 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.08%. $10,000 in IP would currently pay about $508 a year ($42 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IP dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.463 | +0.0% |
| May 22, 2026 | — | $0.463 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 2026 | — | $0.463 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.463 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.463 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2025 | — | $0.463 | +0.0% |
| Feb 24, 2025 | — | $0.463 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | $0.463 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | — | $0.463 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2024 | — | $0.463 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2024 | — | $0.463 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | — | $0.463 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2023 | — | $0.463 | +0.0% |
| May 25, 2023 | — | $0.463 | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 2023 | — | $0.463 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | — | $0.463 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | — | $0.463 | +0.0% |
| May 26, 2022 | — | $0.463 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2022 | — | $0.463 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | — | $0.463 | -4.7% |
| Aug 13, 2021 | — | $0.4858 | +0.0% |
| May 26, 2021 | — | $0.4858 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2021 | — | $0.4858 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2020 | — | $0.4858 | +0.0% |
IP dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to IP's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
IP scores 40/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About International Paper Company
International Paper Company produces and sells renewable fiber-based packaging in North America, Latin America, Europe, South America, and North Africa. It operates through two segments, Packaging Solutions North America and Packaging Solutions EMEA. The company offers linerboard, medium, whitetop, and saturating kraft; and converts containerboard into corrugated boxes, bulk bins, shipping containers and specialty packaging through its converting facilities. Its products support customers in various industries, such as food and beverage, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, personal care pharmaceuticals and consumer goods.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical. Industry: Packaging & Containers. First dividend on our records: Feb 20, 1962. 258 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
IP dividend FAQ
When is IP's next ex-dividend date?
IP's next ex-dividend date is Nov 11, 2026 (in 63 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.463 per share, expected on Nov 25, 2026.
How often does IP pay dividends?
IP pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.463 per share with an ex-date of Aug 14, 2026.
What is IP's dividend yield?
IP's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 5.08%, based on $1.852 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $36.49. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.852 per share, is 5.08%.
How much does IP pay per share?
IP pays about $0.463 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.852 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $185.20 a year.
Has IP grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 1.0% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of IP do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.08%, you would need about 648 shares of IP (roughly $23,644 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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