International Paper Company (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$29.26 - $56.13
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.03M
Average Volume (3M)6.45M
Market Cap
$19.14B
Enterprise Value$26.03B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.24B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$9.54B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.90
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.69%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-6.36
Shares Outstanding529,516,970
10 Day Avg. Volume6,212,694
30 Day Avg. Volume6,453,977
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 Cap1.36
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.04
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.75
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-634.88
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$39.11Price Target Upside5.34% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)1.41
Revenue Forecast (FY)$24.74B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
NA Volume OutperformanceConsistent North American volume outperformance versus the industry is a durable competitive signal: sustained higher volumes support better plant utilization, pricing leverage, and long-term share gains in packaging. This structural demand advantage can underpin margin recovery and capacity returns over 2–6 months.
Positive Operating Cash FlowSustained positive operating cash flow of roughly $2.6B TTM provides a durable financial cushion to fund capex, reliability investments, and debt reduction. Even with volatile FCF, robust OCF supports operational resilience and gives management runway to execute transformation over the next several quarters.
Targeted Capex & Strategic M&AHigher per‑facility investment and a bolt‑on NORPAC acquisition that promises high‑teens returns reflect a coherent capital allocation strategy. Focused modernization and strategic West Coast scale can reduce freight, improve reliability, and produce structural margin uplift beyond short-term cyclical swings.
Bears Say
Profitability DeteriorationMaterial deterioration to negative operating profit and a ~-14% net margin signal structural earnings weakness. A ~-20% ROE erodes capital returns and heightens execution risk: unless cost structure or pricing sustainably improves, profitability deficits may persist and constrain reinvestment and shareholder returns.
Weak Free Cash Flow QualityVolatile and weakened FCF, including reliance on one‑time items, reduces durable financial flexibility. Inconsistent free cash conversion undermines the company's ability to deleverage, fund ongoing modernization, and sustain distributions without pressuring balance sheet targets during cyclical downturns.
Input Cost & EMEA Margin PressureStructural input and regional energy exposure, particularly in EMEA, create sustained margin timing risk: when raw material and energy costs rise faster than box pricing, profitability compresses. Recurring freight, diesel and energy volatility can persistently impair margins absent structural commercial re‑pricing or cost offsets.
International Paper Co News
IP FAQ
What was International Paper Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
International Paper Company lowest stock price was $29.26 and its highest was $56.13 in the past 12 months.
What is International Paper Company’s market cap?
International Paper Company’s market cap is $19.14B.
When is International Paper Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
International Paper Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 45 days.
How were International Paper Company’s earnings last quarter?
International Paper Company 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 Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts International Paper Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does International Paper Company pay dividends?
International Paper Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.463 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.69%. See more information on International Paper Company dividends here
What is International Paper Company’s EPS estimate?
International Paper Company’s EPS estimate is -0.04.
How many shares outstanding does International Paper Company have?
International Paper Company has 529,516,970 shares outstanding.
What happened to International Paper Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
International Paper Company 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 -9.409%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of International Paper Company?
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:
$39.11 (5.34% Upside)
$39.11 (5.34% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
IP Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 4.9M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $313.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 18.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 18.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-19.66%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-20.44%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-11.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
International Paper Company
International Paper Company, established in 1898 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, functions as a leading global packaging enterprise. Its extensive operational footprint spans the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Pacific Rim, Asia, and various other regions across the Americas. The company's business activities are structured into two principal divisions: Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers. The Industrial Packaging segment is dedicated to producing a diverse range of containerboards, which encompass linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium, and saturating kraft. Concurrently, the Global Cellulose Fibers division supplies fluff, market, and specialized pulps. These pulps are integral components for a wide array of products, including absorbent hygiene items such as baby diapers, feminine care, and adult incontinence products, alongside other non-woven goods, and traditional tissue and paper products. Additionally, they find application in numerous non-absorbent sectors like textiles, filtration systems, building materials, paints and protective coatings, reinforced plastics, and various other industrial uses. International Paper distributes its products directly to ultimate consumers and converters, as well as through an established network of agents, resellers, and paper distributors.
IP Company Deck
IP Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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
$39.11
▲(5.34% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.18% Insiders
43.90% Mutual Funds
2.10% Other Institutional Investors
22.23% Public Companies and
Individual Investors