International Paper Company (NYSE:IP - Free Report) - Equities researchers at Seaport Res Ptn cut their Q3 2025 earnings estimates for shares of International Paper in a research report issued on Monday, July 7th. Seaport Res Ptn analyst M. Weintraub now expects that the basic materials company will earn $0.54 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.58. 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 2025 earnings at $0.70 EPS and FY2025 earnings at $1.85 EPS.
International Paper (NYSE:IP - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 30th. The basic materials company reported $0.23 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.35 by ($0.12). The company had revenue of $5.90 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.38 billion. International Paper had a return on equity of 4.05% and a net margin of 1.99%. The business's revenue was up 27.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.17 earnings per share.
Several other research analysts have also recently commented on the company. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an "underweight" rating and issued a $40.00 price target (down previously from $45.00) on shares of International Paper in a research note on Friday, May 9th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an "outperform" rating and set a $64.00 price objective on shares of International Paper in a report on Wednesday, March 26th. Wall Street Zen upgraded International Paper from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Friday, June 27th. Truist Financial set a $59.00 price target on shares of International Paper in a research note on Wednesday, May 28th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. started coverage on shares of International Paper in a research note on Thursday, March 20th. They set an "overweight" rating and a $59.00 price objective on the stock. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, three have assigned a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, International Paper currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $54.54.
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International Paper Stock Performance
International Paper stock opened at $49.90 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 1.33 and a quick ratio of 0.96. The firm's fifty day moving average price is $47.38 and its 200 day moving average price is $51.07. The company has a market capitalization of $26.34 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.65, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.46 and a beta of 1.02. International Paper has a 12-month low of $42.26 and a 12-month high of $60.36.
International Paper Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 13th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 23rd were paid a $0.4625 dividend. This represents a $1.85 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.71%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 23rd. International Paper's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 158.12%.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other news, CAO Holly G. Goughnour sold 7,500 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Monday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $44.85, for a total transaction of $336,375.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 31,525 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,413,896.25. This trade represents a 19.22% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 0.55% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On International Paper
Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its position in International Paper by 52.0% during the first quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 62,623,540 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $3,340,966,000 after purchasing an additional 21,428,455 shares during the period. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD boosted its holdings in International Paper by 8.8% in the 1st quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 51,798,017 shares of the basic materials company's stock valued at $2,763,426,000 after purchasing an additional 4,201,422 shares during the period. Capital Research Global Investors grew its position in International Paper by 68.8% in the 4th quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 29,904,546 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $1,609,462,000 after purchasing an additional 12,191,361 shares during the last quarter. FMR LLC increased its holdings in shares of International Paper by 48.9% during the 4th quarter. FMR LLC now owns 26,559,812 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $1,429,449,000 after purchasing an additional 8,720,575 shares during the period. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp increased its holdings in shares of International Paper by 19.4% during the 1st quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 17,145,485 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $914,712,000 after purchasing an additional 2,782,042 shares during the period. 81.95% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
About International Paper
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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.
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