International Paper (IP)

Currency in USD
31.76
+1.34(+4.40%)
Closed·
31.90+0.14(+0.44%)
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High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
30.1732.12
52 wk Range
29.4556.13
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
30.42
Open
30.72
Day's Range
30.17-32.12
52 wk Range
29.45-56.13
Volume
13.28M
Average Volume (3m)
7.3M
1-Year Change
-30.7155%
Book Value / Share
28.08
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
41.60
Upside
+30.98%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
6 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

International Paper News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

7 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
12 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 41.60
(+30.98% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Seaport Global Securities
Buy39.00+22.80%-UpgradeMay 01, 2026
Truist Securities
Buy40.00+25.94%44.00MaintainMay 01, 2026
RBC Capital
Buy45.00+41.69%48.00MaintainMay 01, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold43.00+35.39%46.00MaintainMay 01, 2026
BofA Securities
Buy44.00+38.54%47.00MaintainApr 30, 2026

International Paper Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Q1 2026 EPS of $0.15 beat estimates by 7.14%, but revenue of $5.97B missed forecasts by 0.67%, triggering an 8.64% stock decline.
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $677M with 11.3% margins; free cash flow of $94M included a one-time $280M tax refund.
  • Full-year guidance lowered: North America Packaging EBITDA now $2.35B-$2.5B, down from prior $2.5B-$2.6B range.
  • Winter storms disrupted Q1 operations; rising raw material costs and softer demand pose ongoing challenges amid macroeconomic headwinds.
  • NORPAC acquisition aims to strengthen West Coast competitive position as part of long-term growth strategy, per CEO Mark Sutton.
Last Updated: 30/04/2026, 17:34
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 30, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.15 / 0.14
Revenue / Forecast
5.97B / 6.01B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS -6.29%
Dividend Yield
6.08%
Industry Median 3.17%
Annualised payout
1.85
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-2.03%
Growth Streak

IP Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
−6.4x15.3x2.9x
PEG Ratio
0.01−0.650.00
Price/Book
1.1x0.7x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
0.7x0.4x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
29.1%15.1%26.7%
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
354.40M66.93%11.26B
Other Institutional Investors
221.25M33.07%7.03B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
575.64M100.00%18.28B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Capital Research and Management Company23.66%125,257,7153,978,185
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.12.68%67,156,3482,132,886

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FAQ

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

The International Paper stock price today is 31.76 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: 31.90) Current Date: May 02, 2026

After hours price: 31.90. After hours price change (units): 0.14. Price change percentage: 0.44%

What Is the International Paper Market Cap?

As of today, International Paper market cap is 16.82B USD.

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

The International Paper EPS (TTM) is -6.29.

When Is the Next International Paper Earnings Date?

International Paper will release its next earnings report on Jul 30, 2026.

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 Strong Sell.

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 May 02, 2026, International Paper (IP) is trading at a price of 31.76 USD, with a previous close of 30.42 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 30.17 USD to 32.12 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 29.45 USD to 56.13 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for International Paper is 41.60 USD, with a high estimate of 46 USD and a low estimate of 38 USD. 7 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +30.98% Upside potential.

What Is the IP Premarket Price?

IP's last pre-market stock price is 30.75 USD. The pre-market share volume is 27,090.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.33, or 1.08%.

What Is the IP After Hours Price?

IP's last after hours stock price is 31.90 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.14, or 0.44%.
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