NYSE:IP International Paper Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding International Paper Co Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Log In and Add $41.16 +1.95 (+4.97 %) (As of 09/25/2020 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Today's Range$38.38Now: $41.16▼$41.5150-Day Range$35.18MA: $37.98▼$42.8952-Week Range$26.38Now: $41.16▼$47.64Volume6.11 million shsAverage Volume3.25 million shsMarket Capitalization$16.18 billionP/E Ratio25.73Dividend Yield5.23%Beta1.28 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media International Paper Co. engages in the manufacture of paper and packaging products. It operates through the following segments: Industrial Packaging, Global Cellulose Fibers, and Printing Papers. The Industrial Packaging segment involves in the manufacturing of containerboards, which include linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium, and saturating kraft. The Global Cellulose Fibers segment offers cellulose fibers product portfolio includes fluff, market, and specialty pulps. The Printing Papers segment includes manufacturing of the printing and writing papers. The company was founded by Hugh J. Chisholm in 1898 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.Read More Beat the Market (BTM) Rank™ 2.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingInternational Paper has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.13, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $42.54, International Paper has a forecasted upside of 3.3% from its current price of $41.16.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. Previous Next 2.6 Community Rank Outperform VotesInternational Paper has received 668 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)Underperform VotesInternational Paper has received 641 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)Community SentimentInternational Paper has received 51.03% “outperform” votes from our community.MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about International Paper and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe IP will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe IP will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipInternational Paper is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.23%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthInternational Paper has been increasing its dividend for 10 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of International Paper is 46.28%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, International Paper will have a dividend payout ratio of 86.50% in the coming year. This indicates that International Paper may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Previous Next 1.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, International Paper insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.37% of the stock of International Paper is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions80.97% of the stock of International Paper is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for International Paper are expected to decrease by -4.82% in the coming year, from $2.49 to $2.37 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of International Paper is 25.73, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 18.36.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of International Paper is 25.73, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 34.48.Price to Book Value per Share RatioInternational Paper has a P/B Ratio of 2.09. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next Analyst Opinion: 2.1Community Rank: 2.6Dividend Strength: 4.2Insider Behavior: 1.0Valuation: 0.6 5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -Overall Beat the Market Rank™2.09 out of 5 stars Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock Exchange NYSE Industry Paper mills Sub-IndustryPaper Products SectorBasic Materials Current SymbolNYSE:IP Previous Symbol CUSIP46014610 CIK51434 Webwww.internationalpaper.com Phone901-419-9000Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.34 Current Ratio0.79 Quick Ratio0.55Price-To-Earnings Trailing P/E Ratio25.73 Forward P/E Ratio16.53 P/E GrowthN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$22.38 billion Price / Sales0.72 Cash Flow$7.92 per share Price / Cash Flow5.20 Book Value$19.68 per share Price / Book2.09Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.43 Net Income$1.23 billion Net Margins2.98% Return on Equity19.18% Return on Assets4.19%Miscellaneous Employees51,000 Outstanding Shares393,093,000Market Cap$16.18 billion Next Earnings Date10/29/2020 (Estimated) OptionableOptionable $41.16 +1.95 (+4.97 %) (As of 09/25/2020 12:00 AM ET) 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive IP News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for IP and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. International Paper (NYSE:IP) Frequently Asked Questions How has International Paper's stock price been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)? International Paper's stock was trading at $32.23 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, IP shares have increased by 27.7% and is now trading at $41.16. View which stocks have been most impacted by COVID-19. Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of International Paper? 16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for International Paper in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View analyst ratings for International Paper. When is International Paper's next earnings date? International Paper is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, October 29th 2020. View our earnings forecast for International Paper. How were International Paper's earnings last quarter? International Paper Co (NYSE:IP) posted its earnings results on Thursday, July, 30th. The basic materials company reported $0.77 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.39 by $0.38. The basic materials company had revenue of $4.87 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.97 billion. International Paper had a net margin of 2.98% and a return on equity of 19.18%. International Paper's quarterly revenue was down 14.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.15 earnings per share. View International Paper's earnings history. How often does International Paper pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for International Paper? International Paper declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, July 14th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be given a dividend of $0.5125 per share on Tuesday, September 15th. This represents a $2.05 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.98%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 13th. View International Paper's dividend history. How will International Paper's stock buyback program work? International Paper declared that its board has authorized a stock buyback program on Tuesday, October 9th 2018, which allows the company to buyback $430,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to repurchase up to 2.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are generally a sign that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued. What price target have analysts set for IP? 16 brokerages have issued twelve-month price objectives for International Paper's stock. Their forecasts range from $29.00 to $53.00. On average, they anticipate International Paper's stock price to reach $42.54 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 3.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts' price targets for International Paper. Are investors shorting International Paper? International Paper saw a increase in short interest in the month of August. As of August 14th, there was short interest totaling 14,240,000 shares, an increase of 12.7% from the July 30th total of 12,640,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,810,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 5.1 days. Currently, 3.6% of the shares of the company are sold short. View International Paper's Short Interest. Who are some of International Paper's key competitors? Some companies that are related to International Paper include Black Knight (BKI), Domtar (UFS), Schweitzer-Mauduit International (SWM), Neenah (NP), P H Glatfelter (GLT), Clearwater Paper (CLW) and Resolute Forest Products (RFP). View all competitors. What other stocks do shareholders of International Paper own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other International Paper investors own include AT&T (T), Pfizer (PFE), Intel (INTC), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Verizon Communications (VZ), Exxon Mobil (XOM), AbbVie (ABBV), CVS Health (CVS) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM). Who are International Paper's key executives? International Paper's management team includes the following people: Mark S. Sutton, Chairman & Chief Executive OfficerTimothy S. Nicholls, Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice PresidentRobert W. Wenker, Chief Information Officer & Vice PresidentDeon Vaughan, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Vice PresidentSharon R. Ryan, Secretary, Senior Vice President & General Counsel What is International Paper's stock symbol? International Paper trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "IP." Who are International Paper's major shareholders? International Paper's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (11.83%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.64%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.31%), AQR Capital Management LLC (0.88%), LSV Asset Management (0.73%) and Prudential PLC (0.69%). Company insiders that own International Paper stock include Gregory T Wanta, Jeanmichel Ribieras, John V Sims, Ray G Young, Sharon R Ryan, Thomas J Plath, Timothy S Nicholls, Vincent P Bonnot, W Michael Jr Amick and William Thomas Hamic. View institutional ownership trends for International Paper. Which major investors are selling International Paper stock? IP stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including LSV Asset Management, Vanguard Group Inc., Cibc World Markets Corp, First Trust Advisors LP, Ensign Peak Advisors Inc, Toronto Dominion Bank, Nuveen Asset Management LLC, and US Bancorp DE. Company insiders that have sold International Paper company stock in the last year include Jeanmichel Ribieras, W Michael Jr Amick, and William Thomas Hamic. View insider buying and selling activity for International Paper. Which major investors are buying International Paper stock? IP stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc., Nordea Investment Management AB, Prudential PLC, AQR Capital Management LLC, Glenmede Trust Co. NA, Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V., Victory Capital Management Inc., and Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V.. Company insiders that have bought International Paper stock in the last two years include Ray G Young, and Vincent P Bonnot. View insider buying and selling activity for International Paper. How do I buy shares of International Paper? Shares of IP can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. What is International Paper's stock price today? One share of IP stock can currently be purchased for approximately $41.16. How big of a company is International Paper? International Paper has a market capitalization of $16.18 billion and generates $22.38 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $1.23 billion in net income (profit) each year or $4.43 on an earnings per share basis. International Paper employs 51,000 workers across the globe. What is International Paper's official website? The official website for International Paper is www.internationalpaper.com. How can I contact International Paper? International Paper's mailing address is 6400 POPLAR AVENUE, MEMPHIS TN, 38197. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at 901-419-9000 or via email at [email protected] This page was last updated on 9/27/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for $1.00 Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. View which stocks are hot on social media with MarketBeat's trending stocks report. 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