International Paper CoLSE:IPC +4.16%65 Dividend Yield % is 4.98% as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 4.31. GuruFocus rates LSE:IPC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of £32.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 250 Packaging & Containers companies, International Paper Co ranks better than 79.2% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of International Paper Co is 4.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Paper Co's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:IPC'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.04 Med: 4.31 Max: 7.29
Current: 4.98
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of International Paper Co was 7.29%. The lowest was 3.04%. And the median was 4.31%.
LSE:IPC's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 79.2% of 250
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.415
vs LSE:IPC: 4.98
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of International Paper Co was 49.60% per year. The lowest was -31.20% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
International Paper Co (LSE:IPC) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
International Paper Co Dividend Yield % Related Terms
International Paper Co Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Paper Co's Dividend Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LSE:IPC vs AMCR, PKG, BALL: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, International Paper Co's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
International Paper Co Dividend Yield % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Paper Co's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Paper Co's Dividend Yield % falls into.
International Paper Co Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
International Paper Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.462500
2026-05-21
2026-05-22
2026-06-12
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:GBP 0.741000
USD 0.462500
2026-02-20
2026-02-23
2026-03-17
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:GBP 0.736000
USD 0.462500
2025-11-13
2025-11-14
2025-12-16
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:GBP 0.761000
USD 0.462500
2025-08-15
2025-08-15
2025-09-16
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:GBP 0.743000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
International Paper Co (LSE:IPC) has a Dividend Yield % of 4.98% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 4.31. Over the past decade, International Paper Co's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 3.04 to 7.29. According to the industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #52 out of 250 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is International Paper Co's Dividend Yield % too high?
International Paper Co's current Dividend Yield % of 4.98% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 4.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.04 to a high of 7.29. The Packaging & Containers industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.42. International Paper Co's value of 4.98% is 106.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #52 out of 250 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, International Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Paper Co's Dividend Yield % compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, International Paper Co ranks #52 out of 250 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places International Paper Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.42. International Paper Co's value of 4.98% is 106.2% above this benchmark. Historically, International Paper Co's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 3.04 to 7.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.31 vs. the industry median of 2.42, International Paper Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Yield % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.42, based on 250 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Paper Co's current Dividend Yield % of 4.98% is 106.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on International Paper Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Paper Co's current Dividend Yield % is 4.98%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 4.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Paper Co (LSE:IPC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £32.56, compared to a current price of £28.80 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 4.98%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 4.31 and 106.2% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.42. International Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Paper Co (LSE:IPC), the current Dividend Yield % is 4.98% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is International Paper Co (LSE:IPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Paper Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £28.80 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £32.56.
GuruFocus considers International Paper Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:IPC:
Dividend Yield %: 4.98% (16% above median its 10-year median of 4.31)
GF Value™: £32.56 vs. price of £28.80 (11.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 106.2% above the Packaging & Containers median (#52 of 250)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:IPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Paper manufactures packaging products. It accounts for roughly one-third of the North American corrugated packaging market. The company also has a substantial presence in Europe following its acquisition of DS Smith. International Paper serves a variety of end markets, including industrial, consumer products, and manufacturing.
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