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Discontinued — last reported Q3 '21

Business Segments · Operating profit

Printing Papers — Operating profit

International Paper Printing Papers — Operating profit increased by 39.5% to $106M in Q3 2021 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ3 2021Oct 28, 2021
Rolls up toOperating Income

How to read this metric

Higher operating profit indicates improved efficiency, better cost management, or stronger pricing power within the segment.

Detailed definition

This is the profit earned by the Printing Papers segment from its core business operations, excluding interest, taxes, a...

Peer comparison

The primary metric for segment performance; compared against segment revenue to calculate operating margin.

Metric ID: ip_segment_printing_papers_operating_profit

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21
Value$76M$106M
QoQ Change+39.5%
Range$76M$106M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Paper's printing papers — operating profit?
International Paper (IP) reported printing papers — operating profit of $106M in Q3 2021.
What does printing papers — operating profit mean?
The profit generated by the Printing Papers business from its daily operations before interest and taxes.