Seaport Res Ptn Has Bearish Forecast for IP FY2025 Earnings

Key Points

• Seaport Res Ptn has reduced its FY2025 earnings per share estimate for International Paper from $1.85 to $1.40, while the consensus estimate for the company's earnings is currently $2.77 per share.
• Several analysts have issued varying ratings and price targets for International Paper, with a consensus average price target of $55.03 and an average rating of "Hold".
• International Paper is paying a dividend of $0.4625 per share on September 16th, representing an annualized yield of 3.9% despite a significant negative dividend payout ratio.

International Paper Company (NYSE:IP - Free Report) - Research analysts at Seaport Res Ptn decreased their FY2025 earnings per share estimates for International Paper in a research report issued on Monday, August 11th. Seaport Res Ptn analyst M. Weintraub now anticipates that the basic materials company will earn $1.40 per share for the year, down from their prior estimate of $1.85. The consensus estimate for International Paper's current full-year earnings is $2.77 per share. Seaport Res Ptn also issued estimates for International Paper's Q4 2026 earnings at $0.81 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $2.90 EPS.

Other equities analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. UBS Group initiated coverage on shares of International Paper in a research note on Wednesday, June 4th. They issued a "buy" rating and a $60.00 price objective for the company. Wells Fargo & Company restated an "underweight" rating and issued a $43.00 price objective (up previously from $40.00) on shares of International Paper in a research note on Thursday, July 10th. Truist Financial set a $59.00 price objective on shares of International Paper in a research note on Wednesday, May 28th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of International Paper from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Friday, June 27th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. downgraded shares of International Paper from an "overweight" rating to a "neutral" rating and decreased their price objective for the company from $55.00 to $54.00 in a research note on Tuesday, August 5th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, three have given a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $55.46.

International Paper Stock Down 2.3%

NYSE:IP traded down $1.12 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $46.64. The company's stock had a trading volume of 3,522,576 shares, compared to its average volume of 5,337,198. The stock has a market capitalization of $24.62 billion, a P/E ratio of -466.40, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 1.04. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $49.16 and a 200-day moving average of $50.03. The company has a current ratio of 1.33, a quick ratio of 0.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52. International Paper has a 52-week low of $43.27 and a 52-week high of $60.36.

International Paper (NYSE:IP - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 31st. The basic materials company reported $0.20 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.38 by ($0.18). The business had revenue of $6.77 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $6.64 billion. International Paper had a negative net margin of 0.12% and a positive return on equity of 2.63%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 42.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.55 EPS.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On International Paper

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Rise Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of International Paper by 281.3% during the first quarter. Rise Advisors LLC now owns 469 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 346 shares during the last quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT acquired a new stake in International Paper in the first quarter valued at about $34,000. AlphaQuest LLC lifted its position in International Paper by 63,400.0% in the second quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 635 shares of the basic materials company's stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 634 shares during the period. Bernard Wealth Management Corp. acquired a new stake in International Paper in the fourth quarter valued at about $37,000. Finally, Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd. acquired a new stake in International Paper in the second quarter valued at about $33,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 81.95% of the company's stock.

International Paper Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 16th. Investors of record on Friday, August 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.4625 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 15th. This represents a $1.85 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.0%. International Paper's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently -1,850.00%.

International Paper Company Profile

International Paper Company produces and sells renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products in North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa. It operates through two segments, Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers. The company offers linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium and saturating kraft; and pulp for a range of applications, such as diapers, towel and tissue products, feminine care, incontinence, and other personal care products, as well as specialty pulps for use in textiles, construction materials, paints, coatings, and others.