International Paper Co (IP)
NYSE:IP
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IP Stock Chart & Stats
$37.13
$0.52(0.97%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$37.13
$0.52(0.97%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$29.45 - $56.13
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.03M
Average Volume (3M)6.54M
Market Cap
$16.82B
Enterprise Value$27.44B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.24B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$9.54B
Price to Earnings (P/E)79.1
Beta0.90
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
>-0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.69%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.15
Shares Outstanding529,486,200
10 Day Avg. Volume6,039,885
30 Day Avg. Volume6,541,915
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.40
Price to Sales (P/S)0.84
P/FCF Ratio-130.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.63
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.10
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.95
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-762.17
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$40.78Price Target Upside9.82% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)$24.81B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
North American DemandManagement expects the company to outgrow the North American market and capture stronger demand, which could drive volume growth and improve market share.
Operational InvestmentPlanned increases in mill and converting-plant spending are intended to boost productivity and lower unit costs, supporting improved operating performance.
PricingAnalyst notes that implemented selling-price increases could expand margins and support a higher valuation as price gains flow through revenue.
Bears Say
Earnings Consistency And Investor SentimentPersistent earnings misses and the decision to separate regional businesses have increased investor uncertainty and may prolong stock volatility.
Input CostsWeather-driven spikes in natural gas costs have raised energy expense pressure and could compress margins if pricing recovery lags.
Restructuring Costs And Execution RiskOngoing transformation and facility rationalization are likely to produce extended restructuring charges and heighten execution risk, weighing on near-term earnings.
International Paper Co News
IP FAQ
What was International Paper Co’s price range in the past 12 months?
International Paper Co lowest stock price was $29.45 and its highest was $56.13 in the past 12 months.
What is International Paper Co’s market cap?
International Paper Co’s market cap is $16.82B.
When is International Paper Co’s upcoming earnings report date?
International Paper Co’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 81 days.
How were International Paper Co’s earnings last quarter?
International Paper Co released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.147 by $0.003.
Is International Paper Co overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts International Paper Co’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does International Paper Co pay dividends?
International Paper Co pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.463 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.69%. See more information on International Paper Co dividends here
What is International Paper Co’s EPS estimate?
International Paper Co’s EPS estimate is >-0.01.
How many shares outstanding does International Paper Co have?
International Paper Co has 529,486,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to International Paper Co’s price movement after its last earnings report?
International Paper Co reported an EPS of $0.15 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.147. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.41%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of International Paper Co?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
International Paper Co Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$40.78 (9.82% Upside)
$40.78 (9.82% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
IP Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 67.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $2.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 6.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.8%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-16.37%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-20.43%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-11.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
International Paper Co
International Paper Company operates as a packaging company primarily in United States, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Pacific Rim, Asia, and rest of the Americas. It operates through two segments: Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers. The Industrial Packaging segment manufactures containerboards, including linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium, and saturating kraft. The Global Cellulose Fibers segment provides fluff, market, and specialty pulps that are used in absorbent hygiene products, such as baby diapers, feminine care, adult incontinence, and other non-woven products; tissue and paper products; and non-absorbent end applications, including textiles, filtration, construction material, paints and coatings, reinforced plastics, and other applications. It sells its products directly to end users and converters, as well as through agents, resellers, and paper distributors. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
IP Company Deck
IP Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a balanced picture: clear, measurable operational and strategic progress (volume outperformance, productivity gains, targeted investments, EMEA cost saves, strategic acquisition, and a defined path to H2 improvement) but also material near-term headwinds (revised guidance, weather impacts, higher-than-expected transformation costs, freight/energy inflation, and temporary margin compression in EMEA). Management articulated specific remediation steps and expects a significant step-up in the second half, but near-term results and cash generation were pressured.View all IP earnings summariesIP Net sales Breakdown
64.21% Packaging Solutions North America
35.76% Packaging Solutions EMEA
0.03% Corporate & Intersegment
IP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$40.78
▲(9.82% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.18% Insiders
43.91% Mutual Funds
1.05% Other Institutional Investors
23.70% Public Companies and
Individual Investors