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International Paper (IP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$39.34 -0.54 (-1.35%)
As of 08/28/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

About International Paper Stock (NYSE:IP)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$39.14
$40.32
50-Day Range
$36.26
$44.05
52-Week Range
$29.26
$50.25
Volume
3.52 million shs
Average Volume
3.82 million shs
Market Capitalization
$20.83 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
4.70%
Price Target
$48.75
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

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.

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International Paper Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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88th Percentile Overall Score

IP MarketRank™: 

International Paper scored higher than 88% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 55th 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 2.57, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 9 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

  • Upside Potential

    International Paper has a consensus price target of $48.75, representing about 23.9% upside from its current price of $39.34.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    International 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 Growth

    Earnings for International Paper are expected to grow by 120.90% in the coming year, from $1.34 to $2.96 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of International Paper is -6.03, 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 -6.03, 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 1.44. 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.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    8.74% 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 11.86, which indicates bearish sentiment.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in International Paper has recently decreased by 3.39%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.
  • Dividend Leadership

    International Paper is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.71%, 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 62.50% 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 1.52. 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 Materials companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 23 news articles for International Paper this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 11 people have searched for IP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -15% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    5 people have added International Paper to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 400% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In 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 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 Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

International Paper's stock was trading at $39.44 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, IP stock has decreased by 0.3% and is now trading at $39.34.

International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 30th. The basic materials company reported $0.04 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.04) by $0.08. The company's revenue was down 11.3% compared to the same quarter last year.
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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 others.

Top institutional shareholders of International Paper include BlackRock Inc. (9.62%), California State Teachers Retirement System (4.20%), 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.
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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 JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Intel (INTC), AT&T (T), Chevron (CVX), ExxonMobil (XOM), Verizon Communications (VZ) and Meta Platforms (META).

Company Calendar

Record date for 6/12 Dividend
5/22/2026
Ex-Dividend for 6/12 Dividend
5/22/2026
Dividend Payable
6/12/2026
Last Earnings
7/30/2026
Record date for 9/15 Dividend
8/14/2026
Ex-Dividend for 9/15 Dividend
8/14/2026
Today
8/29/2026
Jefferies Global Industrials Conference 2026
9/10/2026
Dividend Payable
9/15/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/28/2026
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
$38.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+23.9%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.57
Research Coverage
14 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
($6.52)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
29.36
P/E Growth
N/A
Net 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 Ratio
0.57
Current Ratio
1.10
Quick Ratio
0.84

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$23.63 billion
Price / Sales
0.88
Cash Flow
$5.27 per share
Price / Cash Flow
7.46
Book Value
$27.30 per share
Price / Book
1.44

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
529,570,000
Free Float
528,458,000
Market Cap
$20.83 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.94

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This page (NYSE:IP) was last updated on 8/30/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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