International Paper (IP)

Currency in USD
36.37
+0.34(+0.94%)
Closed·
36.23-0.14(-0.39%)
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High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
35.6836.55
52 wk Range
29.2650.25
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
36.37
Open
35.79
Day's Range
35.68-36.55
52 wk Range
29.26-50.25
Volume
7.11M
Average Volume (3m)
5M
1-Year Change
-5.8747%
Book Value / Share
24.82
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
42.20
Upside
+16.03%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Net income is expected to grow this year

International Paper News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

9 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
11 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 42.20
(+16.03% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
JPMorgan
Buy51.00+40.23%62.00MaintainOct 29, 2026
BofA Securities
Buy40.00+9.98%46.00MaintainOct 29, 2026
Truist Securities
Buy39.00+7.23%41.00MaintainOct 29, 2026
Truist Securities
Buy41.00+12.73%49.00MaintainOct 12, 2026
Wells Fargo
Buy42.00+15.48%46.00MaintainOct 07, 2026

International Paper Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • International Paper Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.37 beat estimates by 32%, though revenue of $6.2B missed forecasts by 0.96%.
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose to $843M with margins up 400bps to 13.6%; North America packaging EBITDA jumped 56% sequentially to $663M.
  • Full-year North America packaging EBITDA guidance cut to $2.27B-$2.31B; Q4 EBITDA expected at $700M-$740M amid cost pressures.
  • Stock fell 0.58% to $33.19 despite earnings beat as investors weighed negative Q3 free cash flow of $267M and trimmed outlook.
  • Management expects continued improvement into 2027 from pricing actions and productivity gains; September price increase to fully flow through by Q2 2027.
Last Updated: 28/10/2026, 15:52
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Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 28, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.37 / 0.28
Revenue / Forecast
6.2B / 6.26B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS -6.43
Dividend Yield
5.09%
Industry Median 3.26%
Annualised payout
1.85
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-25.75%
Growth Streak

IP Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
−5.7x18.6x3.7x
PEG Ratio
0.040.050.00
Price/Book
1.5x1.0x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
0.8x0.8x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
16.0%12.8%56.3%
Fair Value Upside
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International Paper Company produces and sells renewable fiber-based packaging in North America, Latin America, Europe, South America, and North Africa. It operates through two segments, Packaging Solutions North America and Packaging Solutions EMEA. The company offers linerboard, medium, whitetop, and saturating kraft; and converts containerboard into corrugated boxes, bulk bins, shipping containers and specialty packaging through its converting facilities. Its products support customers in various industries, such as food and beverage, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, personal care pharmaceuticals and consumer goods. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.

Employees
62602

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
342.81M64.73%11.82B
Other Institutional Investors
219.41M35.27%7.57B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
562.21M100.00%19.39B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Capital Research and Management Company18.59%98,422,2833,393,600
BlackRock, Inc.9.62%50,942,1401,756,485

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FAQ

What Is the International Paper (IP) Stock Price Today?

The International Paper stock price today is 36.37 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does International Paper Trade On?

International Paper is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for International Paper?

The stock symbol for International Paper is "IP."

What Is the International Paper (IP) Afterhours Price Today? (Afterhours variable test: 36.23) Current Date: Oct 31, 2026

After hours price: 36.23. After hours price change (units): -0.14. Price change percentage: -0.39%

What Is the International Paper Market Cap?

As of today, International Paper market cap is 19.08B USD.

What Is International Paper's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The International Paper EPS (TTM) is -6.43.

When Is the Next International Paper Earnings Date?

International Paper will release its next earnings report on Feb 04, 2027.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is IP a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Buy.

How Many Times Has International Paper Stock Split?

International Paper has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does International Paper Have?

International Paper has 62602 employees.

What is the current trading status of International Paper (IP)?

As of Oct 31, 2026, International Paper (IP) is trading at a price of 36.37 USD, with a previous close of 36.37 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 35.68 USD to 36.55 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 29.26 USD to 50.25 USD.

What Is International Paper (IP) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for International Paper is 42.20 USD, with a high estimate of 51 USD and a low estimate of 35 USD. 9 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +16.03% Upside potential.

What Is the IP Premarket Price?

IP's last pre-market stock price is 35.96 USD. The pre-market share volume is 580.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.07, or -0.19%.

What Is the IP After Hours Price?

IP's last after hours stock price is 36.23 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.14, or -0.39%.
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