Company / Operating Cash Flow
International Paper Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$1.7B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.7B / $2.2B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+1.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#18 of 121
Materials
What the data says
International Paper's operating cash flow of $1.7B is higher than 85% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2025). Operating Cash Flow returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching $1.7B.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.7B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -11.1%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Declined from $1.8B to $1.7B over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -7.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -11.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+93.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -11.1%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 1.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #18 out of 121 companies in the Materials sector.
- Peak operating cash flow was recorded in FY2019.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.56 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Negative profit margin: -5.3%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.7B | +1.2% |
| FY2024 | $1.7B | -8.5% |
| FY2023 | $1.8B | -15.7% |
| FY2022 | $2.2B | +7.1% |
| FY2021 | $2.0B | -33.7% |
| FY2020 | $3.1B | -15.2% |
| FY2019 | $3.6B | +11.9% |
| FY2018 | $3.2B | +83.6% |
| FY2017 | $1.8B | -29.1% |
| FY2016 | $2.5B | -4.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Mar 9, 2026