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IP Stock Chart & Stats
$42.16
$0.25(0.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$42.16
$0.25(0.59%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$29.26 - $50.25
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.70M
Average Volume (3M)5.74M
Market Cap
$21.74B
Enterprise Value$31.48K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$726.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$9.69B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.83
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.32Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.58%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-6.52
Shares Outstanding529,569,900
10 Day Avg. Volume5,934,621
30 Day Avg. Volume5,737,758
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$50.29Price Target Upside19.27% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)1.38
Revenue Forecast (FY)$24.60B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
North American Volume Growth And Customer WinsVolume growth and new customer wins support International Paper’s competitive position in corrugated packaging. Sustained share gains can improve mill utilization and provide a durable base for revenue growth as shipping and logistics demand develops.
Improving Mill Productivity And ReliabilityA 500-basis-point improvement in mill performance indicates operational gains beyond simple pricing effects. Better reliability, utilization, and productivity can support more consistent margins and strengthen returns from International Paper’s manufacturing asset base.
EMEA Footprint Optimization And Cost SavingsThe EMEA restructuring addresses excess capacity and cost inefficiency across the footprint. Once implemented, the sizable run-rate savings and equipment moves should lower the structural cost base and improve profitability, although execution remains important.
Bears Say
Severe And Persistent Profitability DeteriorationOperating and net losses weaken internal funding capacity and indicate that stable gross margins are not translating into earnings. If overhead, restructuring, impairments, or other costs remain elevated, negative returns could persist despite operational initiatives.
Structural Input-cost And Demand PressureInternational Paper remains exposed to wood fiber, recovered paper, fuel, freight, and labor-related costs while end-market demand is subdued. This combination can limit pricing recovery and keep margins under pressure across packaging and pulp operations.
Weaker Balance Sheet And Investment-heavy Cash ProfileHigher debt and substantial transformation spending reduce financial flexibility while the company is loss-making. Although TTM free cash flow is positive, continued investment intensity and weaker cash conversion could constrain deleveraging and shareholder returns.
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 $29.26 and its highest was $50.25 in the past 12 months.
What is International Paper Co’s market cap?
International Paper Co’s market cap is $21.74B.
When is International Paper Co’s upcoming earnings report date?
International Paper Co’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 67 days.
How were International Paper Co’s earnings last quarter?
International Paper Co released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $0.04 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.03 by $0.07.
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 4.58%. See more information on International Paper Co dividends here
What is International Paper Co’s EPS estimate?
International Paper Co’s EPS estimate is 0.32.
How many shares outstanding does International Paper Co have?
International Paper Co has 529,569,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to International Paper Co’s price movement after its last earnings report?
International Paper Co reported an EPS of $0.04 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.03. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.195%.
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?
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International Paper Co Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$50.29 (19.27% Upside)
$50.29 (19.27% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
IP Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 56%
Sector Average 56%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 4.9M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-19.38%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-13.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
International Paper Co
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
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call shows clear operational progress (mill performance +500 bps, North America volume growth +1.7%, completed conversions/acquisitions and tangible EMEA cost-out actions) and solid Q2 EBITDA contributions, balanced against meaningful near-term headwinds (heavy outage costs, input inflation, Pine Hill disruption, and a lowered top-end guidance). Management maintains confidence in long-term plans and reiterated mid-teens to mid-20s returns on targeted investments, but acknowledged the macro and geopolitical risks that trimmed near-term upside.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
$50.29
▲(19.27% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.18% Insiders
41.72% Mutual Funds
21.33% Other Institutional Investors
3.65% Public Companies and
Individual Investors