If you'd invested in International Paper (IP): performance and returns
Looking for International Paper's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would International Paper have returned?
This calculator shows how much International Paper stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in International Paper
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $708 | -29% |
| 3 years ago | $1,100 | +10% |
| 5 years ago | $809 | -19% |
| 10 years ago | $1,067 | +7% |
| since inception (1962) | $4,499 | +350% |
Return by year (International Paper)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -3% | $967 (-3%) |
| 2025 | -27% | $708 (-29%) |
| 2024 | +49% | $1,054 (+5%) |
| 2023 | +4% | $1,100 (+10%) |
| 2022 | -26% | $811 (-19%) |
| 2021 | 0% | $809 (-19%) |
| 2020 | +8% | $874 (-13%) |
| 2019 | +14% | $997 (0%) |
| 2018 | -30% | $694 (-31%) |
| 2017 | +9% | $758 (-24%) |
| 2016 | +41% | $1,067 (+7%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does IP return?
$1,000 invested in International Paper 10 years ago would be worth $1,067 today, i.e. +1%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was IP's best/worst year?
Best year: 2024 (+49%). Worst year: 2018 (-30%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in IP since inception be worth?
Since 1962, $1,000 would have become $4,499 (+350%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do International Paper's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If International Paper pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is International Paper's average annual return (ROI)?
International Paper's return on investment is about +1%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.