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IP Stock - International Paper Company
Consumer Cyclical|Packaging & ContainersNYSE
$38.24-0.93%
$0.36 (-0.93%) • Dec 19
65
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.HOLD
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.16
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).100
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.78
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+31.4%upside
Target: $50.25
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ENTRY ZONE$37.86 – $38.62
TARGET (TP)$50.23
STOP LOSS$35.18
RISK/REWARD1:3.9
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Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta1.06
52W High$60.15
52W Low$35.56
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $18.62B | $18.92B | $21.16B | $19.36B | $17.57B |
| Gross Profit | $5.24B | $5.29B | $6.02B | $5.53B | $5.23B |
| Gross Margin | 28.2% | 27.9% | 28.4% | 28.6% | 29.8% |
| Operating Income | $476.00M | $766.00M | $1.75B | $1.47B | N/A |
| Net Income | $557.00M | $288.00M | $1.50B | $1.75B | $482.00M |
| Net Margin | 3.0% | 1.5% | 7.1% | 9.0% | 2.7% |
| EPS | $1.60 | $0.83 | $4.14 | $4.50 | $1.23 |
Company Overview
International Paper Company operates as a packaging company primarily in United States, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Pacific Rim, Asia, and rest of the Americas. It operates through two segments: Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers. The Industrial Packaging segment manufactures containerboards, including linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium, and saturating kraft. The Global Cellulose Fibers segment provides fluff, market, and specialty pulps that are used in absorbent hygiene products, such as baby diapers, feminine care, adult incontinence, and other non-woven products; tissue and paper products; and non-absorbent end applications, including textiles, filtration, construction material, paints and coatings, reinforced plastics, and other applications. It sells its products directly to end users and converters, as well as through agents, resellers, and paper distributors. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
11
44%
Hold / Neutral
10
40%
Sell / Underperform
4
16%
Analyst Consensus🔴 Bearish
11 Bullish14 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$47
Average Target
↑ 22.3% Upside
Now
$29
Low
$47
Average
$60
High
Based on 23 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 24th 2025 | BNP Paribas Exane | Upgrade | Outperform | $44 |
| October 17th 2025 | Stifel | Upgrade | Buy | $57.8 |
| October 6th 2025 | Seaport Research Partners | Downgrade | Neutral | - |
| August 28th 2025 | BofA Securities | Upgrade | Buy | $57 |
| August 5th 2025 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Neutral | $54 |
| June 4th 2025 | UBS | Initiation | Buy | $60 |
| May 9th 2025 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Underweight | $40 |
| March 20th 2025 | JP Morgan | Initiation | Overweight | $59 |
| March 5th 2025 | Citigroup | Resumed | Buy | $60 |
| February 13th 2025 | BofA Securities | Resumed | Neutral | - |
| November 13th 2024 | Exane BNP Paribas | Downgrade | Underperform | $48.2 |
| August 14th 2024 | Argus | Upgrade | Buy | $52 |
| July 9th 2024 | Stifel | Initiation | Hold | $48.7 |
| June 28th 2024 | Seaport Research Partners | Upgrade | Buy | $52 |
| May 23rd 2024 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Buy | $57← $38 |
Earnings History & Surprises
IPBeat Rate
50%
Last 18 quarters
Avg Surprise
-11.5%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
9/8
1 met exactly
Latest EPS
$-0.43
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
+20.6%
$0.41vs$0.34
Q2 24
-22.7%
$0.17vs$0.22
Q3 24
+37.5%
$0.55vs$0.40
Q4 24
+69.2%
$0.44vs$0.26
Q1 25
-166.7%
$-0.02vs$0.03
Q2 25
-39.1%
$0.23vs$0.38
Q3 25
-48.5%
$0.20vs$0.39
Q4 25
-191.8%
$-0.43vs$0.47
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | Apr 28, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | $0.35 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | $0.47 | $-0.43 | -191.8% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.39 | $0.20 | -48.5% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | $0.38 | $0.23 | -39.1% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2025 | Jan 30, 2025 | $0.03 | $-0.02 | -166.7% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $0.26 | $0.44 | +69.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2024 | Jul 24, 2024 | $0.40 | $0.55 | +37.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 | $0.22 | $0.17 | -22.7% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 | $0.34 | $0.41 | +20.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 | $0.58 | $0.64 | +10.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2023 | Jul 27, 2023 | $0.38 | $0.59 | +55.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 | $0.45 | $0.53 | +17.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | $0.69 | $0.87 | +26.1% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2022 | Oct 27, 2022 | $1.22 | $1.01 | -17.2% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2022 | Jul 28, 2022 | $1.08 | $1.24 | +14.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2022 | Apr 28, 2022 | $0.52 | $0.76 | +46.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2022 | Jan 27, 2022 | $0.87 | $0.78 | -10.3% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2021 | Oct 27, 2021 | $1.46 | $1.35 | -7.5% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2021 | Jul 29, 2021 | $1.06 | $1.06 | 0.0% | = MET |
Latest News
JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on International Paper, Lowers Price Target to $46
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 5, 2025, 03:47 PM
Citigroup Maintains Buy on International Paper, Lowers Price Target to $46
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 3, 2025, 07:42 PM•Also:
Wells Fargo Maintains Underweight on International Paper, Lowers Price Target to $36
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 31, 2025, 09:05 PM
JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on International Paper, Lowers Price Target to $48
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 31, 2025, 07:13 PM
RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on International Paper, Lowers Price Target to $57
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 31, 2025, 03:01 PM
International Paper shares are trading lower after the company reported Q3 results below estimates.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 30, 2025, 11:19 AM
International Paper Q3 Adj. EPS $(0.43) Misses $0.47 Estimate, Sales $6.222B Miss $6.498B Estimate
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 30, 2025, 11:02 AM
ProAmpac Acquires International Paper's Bag Converting Operations; Terms Not Disclosed
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 17, 2025, 02:15 PM
Truist Securities Maintains Buy on International Paper, Lowers Price Target to $53
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 13, 2025, 02:00 PM
Wells Fargo Maintains Underweight on International Paper, Raises Price Target to $44
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 7, 2025, 02:11 PM
UBS Maintains Buy on International Paper, Lowers Price Target to $55
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 6, 2025, 05:16 PM
International Paper shares are trading lower after Seaport Global downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 6, 2025, 03:21 PM
Seaport Global Downgrades International Paper to Neutral
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 6, 2025, 02:45 PM
B of A Securities Upgrades International Paper to Buy, Raises Price Target to $57
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Aug 28, 2025, 10:18 AM
International Paper To Convert No. 16 Paper Machine At Riverdale Mill To Containerboard Production By Q3 2026
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Aug 21, 2025, 04:19 PM
International Paper And Kraton Ink Site Services Deal To Ensure Uninterrupted Operations At Savannah Facility
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Aug 21, 2025, 04:18 PM
American Industrial Partners To Acquire International Paper's Global Cellulose Fibers Division, Terms Not Disclosed
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Aug 21, 2025, 01:07 PM
International Paper slides after cost headwinds and planned outages clip Q2 profit
📉 NegativeSeeking Alpha•Jul 31, 2025, 12:12 PM
Frequently Asked Questions about IP
What is IP's current stock price?
International Paper Company (IP) is currently trading at $38.24 per share. The stock has moved -0.93% today.
What is the analyst price target for IP?
The average analyst price target for IP is $50.23, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is International Paper Company in?
International Paper Company operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically within the Packaging & Containers industry. The company is traded on the NYSE exchange.
What is IP's market cap?
International Paper Company has a market capitalization of $20.19 billion, making it a large-cap company.
Does IP pay dividends?
No, International Paper Company does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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