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International Paper (IP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$35.23 +0.70 (+2.04%)
As of 11:51 AM Eastern
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Key Stats

Today's Range
$34.78
▼
$35.38
50-Day Range
$31.72
▼
$39.34
52-Week Range
$29.26
▼
$50.25
Volume
637,500 shs
Average Volume
6.23 million shs
Market Capitalization
$18.66 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
5.25%
Price Target
$45.44
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

Company Overview

International Paper is a global producer of fiber-based packaging and pulp products. Its packaging offerings include containerboard and corrugated packaging used to protect and transport goods, while its pulp products serve a range of consumer and industrial applications.

The company traces its origins to 1898, when several U.S. paper manufacturers combined to form International Paper. Over time, it has evolved through acquisitions and changes to its business, with a focus on renewable, fiber-based materials and packaging solutions.

International Paper serves customers across multiple regions, including North America and Europe. Its products are used in industries such as food and beverage, consumer goods, manufacturing and e-commerce.

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International Paper Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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87th Percentile Overall Score

IP MarketRank™: 
4.34494535519 of 5 stars

International Paper scored higher than 87% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 64th out of 228 stocks in the materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    International Paper has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.64, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 10 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

  • Upside Potential

    International Paper has a consensus price target of $45.44, representing about 29.4% upside from its current price of $35.12.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    International Paper has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about International Paper's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for International Paper are expected to grow by 146.49% in the coming year, from $1.14 to $2.81 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of International Paper is -5.35, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of International Paper is -5.35, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    International Paper has a PEG Ratio of 5.06. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    International Paper has a P/B Ratio of 1.25. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    8.86% of the float of International Paper has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    International Paper has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.36.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in International Paper has recently increased by 4.31%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.
  • Dividend Leadership

    International Paper is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.40%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

  • Dividend Growth

    International Paper does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, International Paper will have a dividend payout ratio of 65.84% next year. This indicates that International Paper will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about International Paper's dividend.
  • News Sentiment

    International Paper has a news sentiment score of 0.89. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.44 average news sentiment score of Materials companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for International Paper this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    20 people have searched for IP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 43% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    Only 6 people have added International Paper to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -14% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, International Paper insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    0.21% of the stock of International Paper is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    81.95% of the stock of International Paper is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about International Paper's insider trading history.
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IP Stock News Headlines

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IP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

International Paper's stock was trading at $39.44 at the beginning of the year. Since then, IP shares have decreased by 10.9% and is now trading at $35.1230.

International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, October, 28th. The basic materials company reported $0.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.08. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down .4% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript
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The following companies are subsidiaries of International Paper: Two box plants, Tangier, Weyerhaeuser Co. fiber pulp business, Omaha Paper Stock Company, Temple Inland, AP Paper Mills, CMCP, and more.

Top institutional shareholders of International Paper include M&G PLC (0.22%), Alps Advisors Inc. (0.16%), Russell Investments Group Ltd. (0.12%) and Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. (0.06%). Insiders that own company stock include William Thomas Hamic, James P Jr Royalty, Andrew K Silvernail, Kathryn D Sullivan, Holly G Goughnour, Joseph R Saab, Anders Gustafsson, Scott Tozier and Clay R Ellis.
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Shares of IP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that International Paper investors own include AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Pfizer (PFE), ExxonMobil (XOM), Intel (INTC), International Business Machines (IBM) and Johnson & Johnson (jnj).

Company Calendar

Record date for 9/15 Dividend
8/14/2026
Ex-Dividend for 9/15 Dividend
8/14/2026
Dividend Payable
9/15/2026
Last Earnings
10/28/2026
Today
11/09/2026
Baird 2026 Global Industrial Conference
11/11/2026
Record date for 12/15 Dividend
11/16/2026
Ex-Dividend for 12/15 Dividend
11/16/2026
Dividend Payable
12/15/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Materials
Industry
Containers & Packaging
Sub-Industry
Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials
Current Symbol
NYSE:IP
CIK
51434
Employees
62,602
Year Founded
1898

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$61.00
Low Price Target
$35.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+29.4%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.64
Research Coverage
14 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
($6.56)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
12.50
P/E Growth
5.06
Net Income
-$3.52 billion
Net Margins
-14.32%
Pretax Margin
-15.64%
Return on Equity
1.77%
Return on Assets
0.69%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.57
Current Ratio
0.99
Quick Ratio
0.75

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$24.18 billion
Price / Sales
0.77
Cash Flow
$5.36 per share
Price / Cash Flow
6.55
Book Value
$28.08 per share
Price / Book
1.25

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
529,603,000
Free Float
528,491,000
Market Cap
$18.60 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.97

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This page (NYSE:IP) was last updated on 11/9/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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