PS NA — Operating Income (Loss)
International Paper PS NA — Operating Income (Loss) decreased by 22.3% to $248M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 74.6%, from $142M to $248M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), PS NA — Operating Income (Loss) shows a downward trend with a -17.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase indicates improved operational efficiency, higher pricing power, or better cost management within the segment, while a decrease suggests margin compression or declining demand.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the operating profit or loss generated specifically by the North American Industrial Packaging se...
Peer comparison
Comparable to segment-level operating income reported by other major paper and packaging manufacturers, often benchmarked against segment operating margins.
ip_segment_ps_na_operating_income_lossHistorical Data
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $209.75M | $209.75M | $209.75M | $209.75M | $192M | $281M | $190M | $228M | $142M | $277M | -$166M | $319M | $248M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -8.5% | +46.4% | -32.4% | +20.0% | -37.7% | +95.1% | -159.9% | +292.2% | -22.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -8.5% | +34.0% | -9.4% | +8.7% | -26.0% | -1.4% | -187.4% | +39.9% | +74.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Paper's ps na — operating income (loss)?
- International Paper (IP) reported ps na — operating income (loss) of $248M in Q1 2026.
- How has International Paper's ps na — operating income (loss) changed year-over-year?
- International Paper's ps na — operating income (loss) increased by 74.6% year-over-year, from $142M to $248M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Paper's ps na — operating income (loss)?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), International Paper's ps na — operating income (loss) has grown at a -17.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $839M to $572M.
- What does ps na — operating income (loss) mean?
- The profit or loss generated by the North American industrial packaging business unit before interest and taxes.