Zacks Research Issues Negative Outlook for IP Earnings

International Paper (NYSE:IP - Free Report) - Analysts at Zacks Research decreased their Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of International Paper in a report issued on Thursday, June 5th. Zacks Research analyst M. Das now anticipates that the basic materials company will earn $0.38 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.46. The consensus estimate for International Paper's current full-year earnings is $2.77 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for International Paper's Q3 2025 earnings at $0.64 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $0.71 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.69 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.76 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.88 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.85 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $3.17 EPS.

A number of other analysts have also commented on IP. Royal Bank of Canada reissued an "outperform" rating and set a $64.00 price target on shares of International Paper in a research note on Wednesday, March 26th. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an "underweight" rating and set a $40.00 price target (down previously from $45.00) on shares of International Paper in a research note on Friday, May 9th. UBS Group initiated coverage on International Paper in a report on Wednesday, June 4th. They issued a "buy" rating and a $60.00 price objective for the company. Bank of America started coverage on International Paper in a research report on Thursday, February 13th. They issued a "neutral" rating on the stock. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. began coverage on International Paper in a research report on Thursday, March 20th. They set an "overweight" rating and a $59.00 price objective for the company. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating, six have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $54.54.

International Paper Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:IP traded up $0.06 during trading on Monday, hitting $47.14. 2,746,619 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 7,381,849. International Paper has a 1-year low of $41.50 and a 1-year high of $60.36. The company has a market capitalization of $24.89 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.03, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.39 and a beta of 1.04. The company has a quick ratio of 1.08, a current ratio of 1.49 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. The business's 50 day moving average is $47.13 and its 200-day moving average is $52.27.

International Paper (NYSE:IP - Get Free Report) last issued its 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 firm had revenue of $5.90 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.38 billion. International Paper had a net margin of 2.99% and a return on equity of 4.75%. International Paper's quarterly revenue was up 27.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.17 earnings per share.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Rise Advisors LLC lifted its position in International Paper by 281.3% in the 1st quarter. Rise Advisors LLC now owns 469 shares of the basic materials company's stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 346 shares in the last quarter. Sierra Ocean LLC bought a new position in shares of International Paper in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Centricity Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in International Paper during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Picton Mahoney Asset Management raised its position in International Paper by 67.0% in the 4th quarter. Picton Mahoney Asset Management now owns 536 shares of the basic materials company's stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 215 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Venturi Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in International Paper by 90.2% during the 4th quarter. Venturi Wealth Management LLC now owns 622 shares of the basic materials company's stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 295 shares in the last quarter. 81.95% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CAO Holly G. Goughnour sold 7,500 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $44.85, for a total transaction of $336,375.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer now directly owns 31,525 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,413,896.25. This represents a 19.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. 0.35% of the stock is owned by insiders.

International Paper Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 13th. Investors of record on Friday, May 23rd will be given a dividend of $0.4625 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 23rd. This represents a $1.85 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.92%. International Paper's payout ratio is presently 158.12%.

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.