International Paper (IP) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
International Paper (IP) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of -0.01x as of June 2026. Free cash flow of $-7.00 Million represents 0% of operating cash flow ($526.00 Million). Explore International Paper capex to cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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International Paper Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1989–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for International Paper across 37 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see IP cash flow metrics.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for International Paper (1989–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for International Paper. Check International Paper (IP) total reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -0.09x | $-159.00 Million | $1.70 Billion | $1.86 Billion | ▼ -120.8% |
| 2024 | 0.45x | $757.00 Million | $1.68 Billion | $921.00 Million | ▲ +19.5% |
| 2023 | 0.38x | $692.00 Million | $1.83 Billion | $1.14 Billion | ▼ -34.0% |
| 2022 | 0.57x | $1.24 Billion | $2.17 Billion | $931.00 Million | ▼ -21.6% |
| 2021 | 0.73x | $1.48 Billion | $2.03 Billion | $549.00 Million | ▼ -3.3% |
| 2020 | 0.75x | $2.31 Billion | $3.06 Billion | $751.00 Million | ▲ +16.7% |
| 2019 | 0.65x | $2.33 Billion | $3.61 Billion | $1.28 Billion | ▲ +26.1% |
| 2018 | 0.51x | $1.65 Billion | $3.23 Billion | $1.57 Billion | ▲ +146.1% |
| 2017 | 0.21x | $366.00 Million | $1.76 Billion | $1.39 Billion | ▼ -54.3% |
| 2016 | 0.46x | $1.13 Billion | $2.48 Billion | $1.35 Billion | ▲ +7.6% |
| 2015 | 0.42x | $1.09 Billion | $2.58 Billion | $1.49 Billion | ▼ -23.8% |
| 2014 | 0.56x | $1.71 Billion | $3.08 Billion | $1.37 Billion | ▼ -8.0% |
| 2013 | 0.60x | $1.83 Billion | $3.03 Billion | $1.20 Billion | ▲ +13.2% |
| 2012 | 0.53x | $1.58 Billion | $2.97 Billion | $1.38 Billion | ▼ -5.8% |
| 2011 | 0.57x | $1.52 Billion | $2.67 Billion | $1.16 Billion | ▲ +8.0% |
| 2010 | 0.52x | $856.00 Million | $1.63 Billion | $775.00 Million | ▼ -40.7% |
| 2009 | 0.89x | $4.12 Billion | $4.66 Billion | $534.00 Million | ▲ +41.7% |
| 2008 | 0.62x | $1.67 Billion | $2.67 Billion | $1.00 Billion | ▲ +96.8% |
| 2007 | 0.32x | $599.00 Million | $1.89 Billion | $1.29 Billion | ▲ +81.4% |
| 2006 | 0.17x | $214.00 Million | $1.22 Billion | $1.01 Billion | ▼ -25.6% |
| 2005 | 0.24x | $355.00 Million | $1.51 Billion | $1.16 Billion | ▼ -50.1% |
| 2004 | 0.47x | $1.13 Billion | $2.39 Billion | $1.26 Billion | ▲ +31.0% |
| 2003 | 0.36x | $656.00 Million | $1.82 Billion | $1.17 Billion | ▼ -30.5% |
| 2002 | 0.52x | $1.08 Billion | $2.09 Billion | $1.01 Billion | ▲ +33.5% |
| 2001 | 0.39x | $665.00 Million | $1.71 Billion | $1.05 Billion | ▼ -12.5% |
| 2000 | 0.44x | $1.08 Billion | $2.43 Billion | $1.35 Billion | ▲ +30.1% |
| 1999 | 0.34x | $589.00 Million | $1.73 Billion | $1.14 Billion | ▼ -8.4% |
| 1998 | 0.37x | $622.00 Million | $1.67 Billion | $1.05 Billion | ▲ +252.9% |
| 1997 | 0.11x | $131.00 Million | $1.24 Billion | $1.11 Billion | ▼ -46.8% |
| 1996 | 0.20x | $345.00 Million | $1.74 Billion | $1.39 Billion | ▼ -38.9% |
| 1995 | 0.32x | $730.00 Million | $2.25 Billion | $1.52 Billion | ▲ +157.2% |
| 1994 | 0.13x | $161.00 Million | $1.27 Billion | $1.11 Billion | ▲ +379.3% |
| 1993 | -0.05x | $-42.00 Million | $929.00 Million | $971.00 Million | ▲ +89.2% |
| 1992 | -0.42x | $-453.00 Million | $1.08 Billion | $1.53 Billion | ▼ -175.1% |
| 1991 | -0.15x | $-176.00 Million | $1.15 Billion | $1.33 Billion | ▼ -781.7% |
| 1990 | -0.02x | $-24.00 Million | $1.39 Billion | $1.41 Billion | ▼ -130.0% |
| 1989 | 0.06x | $82.00 Million | $1.42 Billion | $1.34 Billion | — |