International Paper (IP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

International Paper is a global producer of renewable fiber-based products, focused primarily on pulp, paper, and packaging. The company manufactures containerboard and corrugated packaging used for shipping and retail display, as well as a range of specialty papers and pulp products that serve industrial, consumer goods, and e-commerce customers. Its product portfolio is oriented toward large-scale packaging solutions, tissue and paper grades, and raw pulp for a variety of manufacturing uses.

Founded in 1898, International Paper is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, and is one of the largest and longest-established companies in the forest products sector. Over its history the company has grown through acquisition and integration of manufacturing operations and supply chain capabilities to serve a broad set of end markets. Today it operates a network of manufacturing facilities and distribution channels designed to supply regional and global customers.

In addition to manufacturing, International Paper manages fiber supply and sourcing activities, including wood procurement and partnerships with landowners, to support its mills and packaging operations. The company emphasizes recycling and sustainable forestry practices as part of its production model, and it offers product and service solutions that aim to reduce waste and improve supply-chain efficiency for customers across retail, food and beverage, e-commerce, and industrial segments.

International Paper competes in global pulp, paper and packaging markets and is influenced by trends in packaging demand, commodity pulp prices and recycling dynamics. Its strategic focus has included portfolio optimization, investment in packaging capabilities, and initiatives to improve operating efficiency and environmental performance while serving customers across multiple geographies.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $32.67 to $33.83
• 50-Day Range: $29.42 to $37.15
• 52-Week Range: $29.26 to $56.13
• Volume: 8.82 million shs
• Average Volume: 6.13 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $17.73 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 5.53%
• Price Target: $43.73
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

International Paper Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

International Paper scored higher than 95% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 14th out of 180 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 4.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

International Paper has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 9 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.

Upside Potential

International Paper has a consensus price target of $43.73, representing about 30.6% upside from its current price of $33.47.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

International Paper has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 94.93%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for International Paper are expected to grow by 94.93% in the coming year, from $1.38 to $2.69 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of International Paper is -5.26, 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 -5.26, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

International Paper has a P/B Ratio of 1.20. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

8.21% 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 6.08.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in International Paper has recently decreased by 2.27%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

International Paper is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.53%, 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 68.77% next year. This indicates that International Paper will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.16

News Sentiment

International Paper has a news sentiment score of 1.16. 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 0.58 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for International Paper this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 28 people have searched for IP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -10% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

7 people have added International Paper to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 133% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.6 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Cluster Insider Buying

2 insiders have purchased shares of International Paper in the last three months. Multiple insiders buying is a strong bullish signal.

Net Insider Buying

Over the last three months, insiders have purchased a net $1,313,064.00 in company stock, which represents 0.0074% of the company's market cap.

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, International Paper insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $1,313,064.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in 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.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/30/2026
• Record date for 6/12 Dividend: 5/22/2026
• Ex-Dividend for 6/12 Dividend: 5/22/2026
• Today: 5/31/2026
• Dividend Payable: 6/12/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: PAPER &REL PRDS
• Sub-Industry: Paper Products
• Current Symbol: NYSE:IP
• CIK: 51434
• Web: www.internationalpaper.com
• Phone: (901) 419-9000
• Fax: 901-214-9682
• Employees: 62,602
• Year Founded: 1898

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for International Paper: $43.73
• High Price Target: $57.00
• Low Price Target: $32.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +30.6%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 14 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($6.36)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 24.26
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$3.52 billion
• Net Margins: -13.42%
• Pretax Margin: -12.50%
• Return on Equity: -0.49%
• Return on Assets: -0.21%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.55
• Current Ratio: 1.21
• Quick Ratio: 0.94

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $23.63 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.75
• Cash Flow: $5.27 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 6.35
• Book Value: $27.97 per share
• Price / Book: 1.20

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 529,520,000
• Free Float: 528,405,000
• Market Cap: $17.73 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.93