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International Paper Co (IP)
NYSE:IP
IP Stock Chart & Stats
$43.55
$0.52(0.97%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$43.55
$0.52(0.97%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$35.56 - $57.07
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.03M
Average Volume (3M)7.99M
Market Cap
$23.00B
Enterprise Value$32.65B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.15B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$10.80B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.91
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.21Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.69%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.08
Shares Outstanding528,038,300
10 Day Avg. Volume5,630,772
30 Day Avg. Volume7,987,054
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 Cap1.42
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.31
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.44
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-251.19
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$48.00Price Target Upside10.22% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)1.83
Revenue Forecast (FY)$24.72B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Market DemandManagement's expectation to outperform regional peers and capture stronger North American demand could translate into market-share gains and revenue growth.
Operational InvestmentPlanned investments in mills and converting plants aimed at productivity improvements could reduce unit costs and enhance long-term profitability.
PricingMeaningful selling-price increases across core products could lift revenue per unit and improve margins, supporting analyst recommendations.
Bears Say
Corporate Separation RiskThe decision to separate the United States and European businesses increases execution risk and could heighten investor uncertainty during the transition.
Input Cost PressureWinter storm effects that raised natural gas expenses could increase operating costs and compress margins.
Restructuring CostsExtended transformation and rationalization costs from the cost-savings program could weigh on earnings and make delivery of growth targets more difficult.
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 $35.56 and its highest was $57.07 in the past 12 months.
What is International Paper Co’s market cap?
International Paper Co’s market cap is $23.00B.
When is International Paper Co’s upcoming earnings report date?
International Paper Co’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2026 which is in 60 days.
How were International Paper Co’s earnings last quarter?
International Paper Co released its earnings results on Jan 29, 2026. The company reported -$0.08 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.269 by -$0.349.
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 0.21.
How many shares outstanding does International Paper Co have?
International Paper Co has 528,038,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to International Paper Co’s price movement after its last earnings report?
International Paper Co reported an EPS of -$0.08 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.269. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6%.
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$48.00 (10.22% Upside)
$48.00 (10.22% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
IP Sentiment 66%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 67.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $3.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 9.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.8%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 43%
Bearish news 57%
Bearish news 57%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-19.29%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-24.51%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
66.51%
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call outlined a decisive strategic shift — separating into two regional public companies — supported by meaningful cost-out progress, strong North America EBITDA growth (≈37% YoY) and margin expansion (~230 bps). Pro forma scale and clear 2026 guidance (adjusted EBITDA $3.5–$3.7B) provide a constructive outlook. Near-term challenges include transformation-related one-time costs, negative free cash flow in 2025, workforce reductions in EMEA, pricing uncertainty (price actions excluded from guidance), and timing/transition risks associated with the spin. On balance, the positives — substantial executed cost actions, commercial momentum, improved service metrics, and clear multi-year targets — outweigh the short-term headwinds and execution risks.View all IP earnings summariesIP Net sales Breakdown
83.43% Industrial Packaging
15.00% Global Cellulose Fibers
1.57% Other
IP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$48.00
▲(10.22% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
Currently, No data available
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