Top-Rated Dividend StocksTop-Rated DividendNYSE:IP International Paper (IP) Stock Price, News & Analysis $47.89 +0.76 (+1.61%) (As of 03:57 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$47.15▼$47.9250-Day Range$42.56▼$48.9952-Week Range$31.76▼$49.24Volume2.25 million shsAverage Volume5.46 million shsMarket Capitalization$16.63 billionP/E Ratio97.73Dividend Yield3.86%Price Target$50.21 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get International Paper alerts: Email Address International Paper MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.89 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside5.8% Upside$50.21 Price TargetShort InterestBearish11.64% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.17Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.57Based on 18 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$809,922 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth70.32%From $1.55 to $2.64 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.24 out of 5 starsBasic Materials Sector49th out of 177 stocksPaper Mills Industry1st out of 5 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingInternational Paper has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.89, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageInternational Paper has been the subject of 6 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. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted11.64% 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 7.5.Change versus previous monthShort interest in International Paper has recently increased by 2.82%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipInternational Paper is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.93%, 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 CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of International Paper is 377.55%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, International Paper will have a dividend payout ratio of 70.08% next year. This indicates that International Paper will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about International Paper's dividend. Previous Next 2.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreInternational Paper has received a -1.65% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of International Paper in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Plastic lids", "Paper food wrappers", "Pulp", "Packaging and labelling services", "Corrugated fiberboard electronics packages", and "Corrugated fiberboard sheets" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for International Paper is -2.17. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentInternational Paper has a news sentiment score of 0.57. 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 0.41 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 18 news articles for International Paper this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 6 people have searched for IP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 3 people have added International Paper to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership 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 $809,922.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.55% 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. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for International Paper are expected to grow by 70.32% in the coming year, from $1.55 to $2.64 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of International Paper is 96.90, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.77.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of International Paper is 96.90, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 124.94.Price to Book Value per Share RatioInternational Paper has a P/B Ratio of 1.97. 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. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Smallcaps DailyRecently listed NASDAQ firm is well positioned for growth with game-changing AI platform for e-commerce.With an innovative AI platform, one tiny but growing NASDAQ firm is ushering in a new e-commerce era and is transforming digital interaction! Significant capital raises in AI, driven by robust private sector interest, position this little-known NASDAQ small cap company to be at the center of a major investment opportunity. This NASDAQ company has recognized a big problem in the e-commerce industry and is delivering a cutting-edge AI solution for it. Learn more about this incredible technology and what it could mean for your portfolio. About International Paper Stock (NYSE:IP)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. It sells its products directly to end users and converters, as well as through agents, resellers, and distributors. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.Read More IP Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart IP Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 7, 2024 | insidertrades.comHolly G. Goughnour Sells 5,000 Shares of International Paper (NYSE:IP) StockAugust 30, 2024 | insidertrades.comInternational Paper (NYSE:IP) SVP Sells $439,470.00 in StockSeptember 12, 2024 | Market JAR (Ad)Tesla of the Skies?Remember when Tesla disrupted the auto industry? Buckle up, because they could have the potential to do the same for aviation. The $75+ billion regional air mobility market is taking shape now. Don't let this opportunity fly by!August 17, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: International Paper (NYSE:IP) Director Sells 600 Shares of StockSeptember 12 at 11:06 AM | markets.businessinsider.comMaintaining Hold on International Paper Co. Amid Leadership Changes and Strategy ReassessmentSeptember 12 at 9:00 AM | prnewswire.comInternational Paper Announces Filing of Definitive Proxy Statement in Connection with its Pending Acquisition of DS SmithSeptember 11 at 8:28 PM | marketwatch.comInternational Paper Co. stock rises Wednesday, still underperforms marketSeptember 11 at 3:27 PM | finanznachrichten.deInternational Paper Company: The DNA of Success: Marcez Mitchell's Philosophy of LeadershipSeptember 12, 2024 | Market JAR (Ad)Tesla of the Skies?Remember when Tesla disrupted the auto industry? Buckle up, because they could have the potential to do the same for aviation. The $75+ billion regional air mobility market is taking shape now. Don't let this opportunity fly by!September 11 at 3:27 PM | markets.businessinsider.comInternational Paper Appoints Andy Silvernail As Chairman In Addition To His CEO RoleSeptember 10 at 5:00 PM | prnewswire.comInternational Paper Makes Leadership AnnouncementSeptember 9 at 7:41 PM | marketwatch.comInternational Paper Co. stock rises Monday, still underperforms marketSeptember 9 at 2:39 PM | finance.yahoo.comFrom Cardboard Cities to Creative Learning: How International Paper’s Designers Engage Communities and Share Our Sustainability StorySeptember 9 at 2:39 PM | finance.yahoo.comShould You Think About Buying International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) Now?September 9 at 5:19 AM | americanbankingnews.comInternational Paper (NYSE:IP) VP Sells $236,100.00 in StockSeptember 6, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comJefferies Remains a Buy on International Paper Co (IP)September 5, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comInternational Paper Company (I1PC34.SA)September 4, 2024 | fortune.comChampion International CorporationSee More Headlines 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. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 6/24 Dividend5/23/2024Dividend Payable6/24/2024Last Earnings7/24/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/16 Dividend8/15/2024Today9/12/2024Dividend Payable9/16/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorBasic Materials Industry Paper mills Sub-IndustryPaper Products Current SymbolNYSE:IP CUSIP46014610 CIK51434 Webwww.internationalpaper.com Phone(901) 419-9000Fax901-214-9682Employees39,000Year Founded1898Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$50.21 High Stock Price Target$57.00 Low Stock Price Target$42.00 Potential Upside/Downside+6.5%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.89 Research Coverage9 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.49 Trailing P/E Ratio96.18 Forward P/E Ratio30.41 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$288 million Net Margins2.34% Pretax Margin1.06% Return on Equity7.28% Return on Assets2.66% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.62 Current Ratio1.59 Quick Ratio1.17 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$18.57 billion Price / Sales0.88 Cash Flow$6.33 per share Price / Cash Flow7.45 Book Value$24.15 per share Price / Book1.95Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares347,332,000Free Float345,422,000Market Cap$16.37 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.04 Social Links 7 Stocks That Could Be Bigger Than Tesla, Nvidia, and GoogleGrowth stocks offer a lot of bang for your buck, and we've got the next upcoming superstars to strongly consider for your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Timothy S. Nicholls (Age 62)Senior VP & CFO Comp: $1.13MMr. Joseph R. Saab (Age 54)Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $703.31kMr. Thomas J. Plath (Age 60)Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Corporate Affairs Comp: $759.08kMr. William Thomas Hamic (Age 58)Senior VP of North American Container & Chief Commercial Officer Comp: $800.12kMr. Andrew K. Silvernail (Age 53)Chief Executive Officer Michael H. AndersonVP & Chief Information OfficerMark P. NellessenVice President of Investor RelationsMr. James P. Royalty Jr. (Age 54)Senior VP Containerboard & Recycling and President of Europe, Middle East & Africa Ms. Ksenia Sosnina (Age 56)Senior Vice President of Europe, the Middle East & Africa Mr. Clay R. Ellis (Age 53)Senior Vice President of Global Cellulose Fibers More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsClearwater PaperNYSE:CLWGlatfelterNYSE:GLTSuzanoNYSE:SUZSylvamoNYSE:SLVMMativNYSE:MATVView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBluefin Capital Management LLCBought 5,252 shares on 9/10/2024Ownership: 0.002%Holly G GoughnourSold 5,000 sharesTotal: $236,100.00 ($47.22/share)Sanctuary Advisors LLCBought 25,575 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.007%Clay R EllisSold 9,000 sharesTotal: $439,470.00 ($48.83/share)Clearbridge Investments LLCSold 47,896 shares on 8/27/2024Ownership: 0.014%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions IP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have IP shares performed this year? International Paper's stock was trading at $36.15 at the start of the year. Since then, IP stock has increased by 31.3% and is now trading at $47.48. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were International Paper's earnings last quarter? International Paper (NYSE:IP) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July, 24th. The basic materials company reported $0.55 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.41 by $0.14. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 1.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. What is Mark S. Sutton's approval rating as International Paper's CEO? 305 employees have rated International Paper Chief Executive Officer Mark S. Sutton on Glassdoor.com. Mark S. Sutton has an approval rating of 80% among the company's employees. Does International Paper have any subsidiaries? International Paper subsidiaries include Two box plants, Tangier, Weyerhaeuser Co. fiber pulp business, Omaha Paper Stock Company, Temple Inland, AP Paper Mills, CMCP, and others. Who are International Paper's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of International Paper include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (4.09%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.73%), Greenhaven Associates Inc. (1.56%) and Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (0.79%). Insiders that own company stock include Mark S Sutton, Timothy S Nicholls, James P Jr Royalty, Jeanmichel Ribieras, Thomas J Plath, Clay R Ellis, Kathryn D Sullivan, William Thomas Hamic, Allison B Magness, Holly G Goughnour, Aimee K Gregg, Joseph R Saab and Paper Co /New/ International. 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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 AT&T (T), Pfizer (PFE), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Intel (INTC), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Verizon Communications (VZ) and Exxon Mobil (XOM). This page (NYSE:IP) was last updated on 9/12/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersRecently listed NASDAQ firm is well positioned for growth with game-changing AI platform for e-commerce.With an innovative AI platform, one tiny but growing NASDAQ firm is ushering in a new e-commerce era and is tr...Smallcaps Daily | Sponsored⭕ [URGENT] Buy Alert just triggeredMy absolute favorite stock just hit a critical "buy now" trigger price.Behind the Markets | SponsoredInvest before this deal closes on 9/18This company can create aviation fuels from waste, they qualify to help airlines meet net-zero carbon pledges ...Deal Maker | SponsoredTesla of the Skies?Remember when Tesla disrupted the auto industry? Buckle up, because they could have the potential to do the sa...Market JAR | SponsoredTim Sykes’ Urgent Trade Alert: “Make this move now”WARNING: 80 Wall Street banks are gearing up for MASSIVE D.C. shock This $2 trillion D.C. shock is NOT abou...Timothy Sykes | SponsoredWho are Nvidia’s New Silent Partners?Nvidia recently became just the third $2 trillion company. But Nvidia can’t do everything by itself.Weiss Ratings | Sponsored24/7 Automated Profits in CryptoWhat if you could make consistent daily profits in crypto with minimal effort? Beyond trading lies a vast w...Crypto Swap Profits | SponsoredBiden to Launch “FedNOW” [Move Your Money Now]Earlier this year President Biden signed the death warrant for America… Executive Order 14067 will essentia...Priority Gold | Sponsored Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding International Paper Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Share International Paper With A Colleague Link copied to clipboard. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools. Start Your 30-Day Trial MarketBeat All Access Features Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring Get personalized stock ideas. Compare portfolio to indices. Check stock news, ratings, SEC filings, and more. Stock Ideas and Recommendations See daily stock ideas from top analysts. Receive short-term trading ideas from MarketBeat. Identify trending stocks on social media. Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Use our seven stock screeners to find suitable stocks. Stay informed with MarketBeat's real-time news. Export data to Excel for personal analysis. Sign in to your free account to enjoy these benefits In-depth profiles and analysis for 20,000 public companies. Real-time analyst ratings, insider transactions, earnings data, and more. Our daily ratings and market update email newsletter. Sign in to your free account to enjoy all that MarketBeat has to offer. Sign In Create Account Your Email Address: Your Password: Log In or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Forgot your password? Your Email Address: Choose a Password: Create My Account (Free) or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google By creating a free account, you agree to our terms of service. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.