IP International Paper dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Cyclical
- NYSE: IP
- Dividend
International Paper's latest dividend of $0.463 per share was on May 23, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized dividend distribution of $1.85 per share represents a current dividend yield of 3.88%.
Key dates
- IP last dividend date: May 23, 2025
IP dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Dividend yield
IP has a dividend yield of 3.88% which is above the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. If we compare it with its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.87%, International Paper's dividend yield is 35% higher. Historically IP's dividend yield has averaged at 4.5% in the last 5 years, which is more than the current yield.
Dividend history
International Paper has a history of paying dividends since 1994. Our records of IP show that the company has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has remained the same since twelve months ago. But with the price of the stock up by 4.9% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 4.7%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2025 | $0.463 | 3.88% |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $0.463 | 3.35% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.463 | 3.21% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.463 | 3.95% |
| May 23, 2024 | $0.463 | 4.19% |
| Feb 21, 2024 | $0.463 | 5.33% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | $0.463 | 5.52% |
| Aug 14, 2023 | $0.463 | 5.33% |
| May 25, 2023 | $0.463 | 6.04% |
| Feb 16, 2023 | $0.463 | 4.79% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | $0.463 | 5.11% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $0.463 | 4.16% |
| May 26, 2022 | $0.463 | 3.9% |
| Feb 17, 2022 | $0.463 | 4.23% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | $0.463 | 4.06% |
| Aug 13, 2021 | $0.513 | 3.46% |
| May 26, 2021 | $0.513 | 3.24% |
| Feb 17, 2021 | $0.513 | 4.23% |
| Nov 13, 2020 | $0.513 | 4.28% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | $0.513 | 5.62% |
| May 26, 2020 | $0.513 | 5.94% |
| Feb 20, 2020 | $0.513 | 4.71% |
| Nov 14, 2019 | $0.513 | 4.42% |
| Aug 14, 2019 | $0.5 | 5.17% |
| May 24, 2019 | $0.5 | 4.62% |
| Feb 20, 2019 | $0.5 | 4.08% |
| Nov 14, 2018 | $0.5 | 4.22% |
| Aug 14, 2018 | $0.475 | 3.67% |
| May 24, 2018 | $0.475 | 3.46% |
| Feb 20, 2018 | $0.475 | 3.23% |
| Nov 14, 2017 | $0.475 | 3.43% |
| Aug 11, 2017 | $0.463 | 3.52% |
| May 24, 2017 | $0.463 | 3.5% |
| Feb 13, 2017 | $0.463 | 3.43% |
| Nov 10, 2016 | $0.463 | 3.89% |
| Aug 11, 2016 | $0.44 | 3.75% |
| May 25, 2016 | $0.44 | 4.08% |
| Feb 11, 2016 | $0.44 | 5.07% |
| Nov 12, 2015 | $0.44 | 4.08% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | $0.4 | 3.39% |
| May 21, 2015 | $0.4 | 2.92% |
| Feb 11, 2015 | $0.4 | 2.7% |
International Paper dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
IP has a payout ratio of 154.2% which is higher than the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 42%, International Paper's payout ratio is 267% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
IP dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP International Paper Co | 3.88% | $1.85 | 154.2% |
| PKG Packaging Corp Of America | 2.62% | $5 | 52.1% |
Frequently asked questions
Does International Paper pay a dividend?
Yes, International Paper has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. IP has been paying dividends since 1994.
When was IP's last dividend?
International Paper's last regular dividend was on May 23, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.463 per share.
How much dividend does International Paper pay (per share)?
On an annual basis IP pays $1.85 per share.
What is International Paper's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of International Paper is 3.88%.
How often does International Paper pay dividends?
International Paper pays dividends quarterly.
What is International Paper's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of International Paper is 154.2%.
Does International Paper pay a good dividend?
International Paper's dividend yield is more than the Consumer Cyclical sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.