Earnings Per Share
EPS (Basic)
International Paper EPS (Basic) increased by 102.4% to $0.11 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 145.8%, from $-0.24 to $0.11. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), EPS (Basic) shows a downward trend with a 14.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher values indicate greater profitability per share, generally supporting a higher stock price.
Detailed definition
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the total net income attributable to common shareholders by the weigh...
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The primary metric used by investors to compare profitability across different companies.
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eps_basicHistorical Data
19 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.10 | $2.22 | $0.28 | $0.96 | $1.39 | $2.66 | -$0.90 | $0.49 | $0.68 | $0.47 | $0.16 | $1.43 | $0.43 | -$0.42 | -$0.24 | $0.14 | -$2.09 | -$4.52 | $0.11 |
| QoQ Change | — | +101.8% | -87.4% | +242.9% | +44.8% | +91.4% | -133.8% | +154.4% | +38.8% | -30.9% | -66.0% | +793.8% | -69.9% | -197.7% | +42.9% | +158.3% | <-999% | -116.3% | +102.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +26.4% | +19.8% | -421.4% | -49.0% | -51.1% | -82.3% | -67.3% | +110.3% | -8.5% | — | -250.0% | -90.2% | -586.0% | -976.2% | +145.8% |
Range-$4.52 – $2.66
CAGR-40.1%
Avg YoY Growth-162.8%
Median YoY Growth-59.2%
EPS (Basic) at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Paper's eps (basic)?
- International Paper (IP) reported eps (basic) of $0.11 in Q1 2026.
- How has International Paper's eps (basic) changed year-over-year?
- International Paper's eps (basic) increased by 145.8% year-over-year, from $-0.24 to $0.11.
- What is the long-term trend for International Paper's eps (basic)?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), International Paper's eps (basic) has grown at a 14.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.49 to $-6.71.
- What does eps (basic) mean?
- The total profit of the company divided by the number of shares outstanding.