Earnings Per Share
EPS (Basic, Continuing)
International Paper EPS (Basic, Continuing) increased by 103.1% to $0.14 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 150.0%, from $-0.28 to $0.14. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), EPS (Basic, Continuing) shows a downward trend with a 37.7% 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
Growth in this metric suggests improving core operational efficiency and shareholder value.
Detailed definition
This metric calculates the basic earnings per share derived specifically from the company's continuing operations. It ex...
Peer comparison
Standardized across companies with ongoing operations to compare per-share performance.
Metric ID:
eps_basic_continuingHistorical 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 | $0.53 | $0.86 | $0.13 | $0.71 | $1.13 | $2.48 | $0.48 | $0.49 | $0.64 | $0.55 | $0.21 | $1.30 | $0.32 | $0.25 | -$0.28 | $0.14 | -$0.81 | -$4.48 | $0.14 |
| QoQ Change | — | +62.3% | -84.9% | +446.2% | +59.2% | +119.5% | -80.6% | +2.1% | +30.6% | -14.1% | -61.8% | +519.0% | -75.4% | -21.9% | -212.0% | +150.0% | -678.6% | -453.1% | +103.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +113.2% | +188.4% | +269.2% | -31.0% | -43.4% | -77.8% | -57.1% | +103.1% | -41.8% | — | -233.3% | -89.2% | -353.1% | <-999% | +150.0% |
Range-$4.48 – $2.48
CAGR-25.6%
Avg YoY Growth-142.5%
Median YoY Growth-42.6%
EPS (Basic, Continuing) at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Paper's eps (basic, continuing)?
- International Paper (IP) reported eps (basic, continuing) of $0.14 in Q1 2026.
- How has International Paper's eps (basic, continuing) changed year-over-year?
- International Paper's eps (basic, continuing) increased by 150.0% year-over-year, from $-0.28 to $0.14.
- What is the long-term trend for International Paper's eps (basic, continuing)?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), International Paper's eps (basic, continuing) has grown at a 37.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.08 to $-5.43.
- What does eps (basic, continuing) mean?
- The portion of profit from ongoing operations allocated to each share of common stock.