International Paper Company IP NYSE

International Paper Company (IP) reported exceptional year-over-year revenue growth of +33.7% through 2025-12 (TTM revenue vs prior-year TTM). The latest quarter net income was –$2.4B, with a YoY change of -731.1%. The net profit margin is -39.7%, which is negative. the company was profitable in 1 out of the last 4 quarters. The gross margin is 29.6% (low), up 1.4pp vs the prior year. With a $19B market cap, MOAT composite score of 59/100 (moderate competitive position).

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (40/100, Partial) — growth is present but not consistently above 5% across both metrics
• PAST (75/100, Fail) — the company has frequently reported losses. Looking at the full 41-year annual history, the company was profitable in 36 of 41 years — a solid long-term record with occasional losses
• INCOME (10/100, Fail) — the company is currently operating at a loss
• MOAT (59/100, Partial) — some competitive advantages are present but not dominant

Overall SharesGrow Score: 52/100 with 1/7 criteria passed.