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In the past six months, International Paper's stock has been influenced by its Q1 2026 earnings, which showed a return to profitability but missed adjusted EBITDA estimates, leading to lowered full-year guidance and initial stock decline. A significant strategic move was the planned separation of its U.S. and European businesses into two independent companies, following the acquisition of DS Smith, which introduced both opportunities and execution risks. Additionally, the company completed the sale of its Global Cellulose Fibers business for $1.5 billion and faced difficult macroeconomic conditions, including inflation and severe weather. Overall, the stock experienced a decline of 25.3% over the last year.