NYSE:IP International Paper (IP) Stock Price, News & Analysis $35.70 -0.01 (-0.01%) Closing price 09/23/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$35.70 0.00 (-0.01%) As of 07:39 AM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest About International Paper Stock (NYSE:IP) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get International Paper alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$35.68▼$36.2850-Day Range$33.98▼$44.0552-Week Range$29.26▼$50.25Volume3.80 million shsAverage Volume4.94 million shsMarket Capitalization$18.91 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield5.18%Price Target$49.21Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview International Paper Company (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging and paper-based products. The company manufactures containerboard, corrugated packaging, and other fiber-based packaging solutions used to transport and protect goods across a range of industries. Its offerings also include absorbent pulp and cellulose fibers used in products such as diapers, hygiene items, and other consumer and industrial applications. Founded in 1898, International Paper has grown through the development and operation of paper mills, packaging facilities, and related manufacturing assets. The company serves customers in consumer products, food and beverage, e-commerce, industrial, and other markets. Its operations and customer base span North America and international markets, including Europe following its combination with DS Smith in 2025. International Paper is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, and emphasizes renewable fiber, recyclable packaging, and resource-efficient manufacturing. Andy Silvernail serves as the company's president and chief executive officer.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More International Paper Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks89th Percentile Overall ScoreIP MarketRank™: International Paper scored higher than 89% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 44th out of 227 stocks in the materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion4.3 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingInternational 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 PotentialInternational Paper has a consensus price target of $49.21, representing about 37.8% upside from its current price of $35.71.Amount of Analyst CoverageInternational Paper has been the subject of 9 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 and Valuation1.9 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth125.56% Earnings GrowthEarnings for International Paper are expected to grow by 125.56% in the coming year, from $1.33 to $3.00 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of International Paper is -5.48, 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. SectorThe P/E ratio of International Paper is -5.48, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Growth RatioInternational Paper has a PEG Ratio of 4.49. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioInternational Paper has a P/B Ratio of 1.27. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about International Paper's valuation and earnings. Short Interest1.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted8.49% of the float of International Paper has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverInternational Paper has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 12.84, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in International Paper has recently decreased by 2.86%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Dividend2.5 / 5Dividend StrengthModerate Dividend LeadershipInternational Paper is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.24%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthInternational Paper does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, International Paper will have a dividend payout ratio of 61.67% next year. This indicates that International Paper will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about International Paper's dividend. News and Social Media3.6 / 5News Sentiment0.71 News SentimentInternational Paper has a news sentiment score of 0.71. 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 0.50 average news sentiment score of Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for International Paper this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 12 people have searched for IP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows7 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 Ownership1.4 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, International Paper insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,156,260.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders0.21% of the stock of International Paper is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions81.95% 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. Receive IP Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for International Paper and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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IP Stock News HeadlinesIs International Paper Stock Underperforming the Dow?September 23 at 9:31 PM | finance.yahoo.comWhat Happens to Your IP Dividend When the Split ClosesSeptember 23 at 12:50 PM | 247wallst.comShocking new footage just releasedGerardo Del Real is calling it the Third Convergence Event, a new catalyst hitting the uranium market that he says has never existed before. In a similar setup in the past, select investors saw $1,000 turn into over $1 million within a few years. Del Real just released a full video breakdown of what is driving this move and how to prepare.September 24 at 1:00 AM | Digest Publishing (Ad)What Happens to Your IP Dividend When the Split ClosesSeptember 23 at 12:37 PM | 247wallst.comJPMorgan Adjusts Price Target on International Paper to $62 From $61, Maintains Overweight RatingSeptember 23 at 12:03 PM | marketscreener.comMInternational Paper Co. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors despite daily gainsSeptember 22 at 9:00 PM | marketwatch.comIs International Paper Stock Underperforming the Dow?September 22 at 10:11 AM | barchart.comInternational Paper Stock: Buy or Sell in September?September 19, 2026 | fool.comSee More Headlines IP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have IP shares performed this year? International Paper's stock was trading at $39.44 at the start of the year. Since then, IP stock has decreased by 9.5% and is now trading at $35.7050. How were International Paper's earnings last quarter? International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 30th. The basic materials company reported $0.04 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.04) by $0.08. International Paper's revenue for the quarter was down 11.3% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. Does International Paper have any subsidiaries? 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. Who are International Paper's major shareholders? International Paper's top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (9.62%), State Street Corp (6.23%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (3.42%) and Atlas FRM LLC (1.86%). 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. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of International Paper? 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. What other stocks do shareholders of International Paper own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that International Paper investors own include JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Intel (INTC), AT&T (T), Chevron (CVX), ExxonMobil (XOM), Verizon Communications (VZ) and Meta Platforms (META). Company Calendar Last Earnings7/30/2026Record date for 9/15 Dividend8/14/2026Ex-Dividend for 9/15 Dividend8/14/2026Dividend Payable9/15/2026Today9/24/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)10/28/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Yellow Zone (2w+) 1-Year History Sep 25 Dec 25 Mar 26 Jun 26 Sep 26 For the last 2 weeks, IP's financial health has been in the Yellow zone, according to TradeSmith. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorMaterials Industry Containers & Packaging Sub-IndustryPaper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials Current SymbolNYSE:IP CIK51434 Webwww.internationalpaper.com Phone(901) 419-9000Fax901-214-9682Employees62,602Year Founded1898Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for International Paper$49.21 High Price Target$62.00 Low Price Target$38.00 Potential Upside/Downside+37.8%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.64 Research Coverage14 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)($6.52) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio26.85 P/E Growth4.49Net Income-$3.52 billion Net Margins-14.20% Pretax Margin-13.48% Return on Equity-1.09% Return on Assets-0.44% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.57 Current Ratio1.10 Quick Ratio0.84 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$24.20 billion Price / Sales0.78 Cash Flow$5.27 per share Price / Cash Flow6.78 Book Value$28.08 per share Price / Book1.27Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares529,570,000Free Float528,458,000Market Cap$18.91 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.93 Social Links 7 Stocks That Will Be Magnificent in 2026Discover the next wave of investment opportunities with our report, 7 Stocks That Will Be Magnificent in 2026. 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