NYSE:IP International Paper (IP) Stock Price, News & Analysis $50.03 -0.46 (-0.91%) As of 05/20/2025 03:58 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock About International Paper Stock (NYSE:IP) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Get International Paper alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$49.74▼$50.5850-Day Range$43.83▼$56.3452-Week Range$41.00▼$60.36Volume2.98 million shsAverage Volume7.99 million shsMarket Capitalization$26.41 billionP/E Ratio31.87Dividend Yield3.70%Price Target$54.21Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company OverviewInternational 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… International Paper Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks93rd Percentile Overall ScoreIP MarketRank™: International Paper scored higher than 93% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 26th out of 186 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.3 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingInternational Paper has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.55, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageInternational Paper has been the subject of 5 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 Valuation3.8 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth33.21% Earnings GrowthEarnings for International Paper are expected to grow by 33.21% in the coming year, from $2.77 to $3.69 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of International Paper is 31.87, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.94.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of International Paper is 31.87, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 71.08.Price to Earnings Growth RatioInternational Paper has a PEG Ratio of 0.39. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioInternational Paper has a P/B Ratio of 2.13. 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 Interest2.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted7.14% of the outstanding shares of International Paper have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverInternational Paper has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.1.Change versus previous monthShort interest in International Paper has recently decreased by 2.21%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Dividend2.5 / 5Dividend StrengthModerate Dividend LeadershipInternational Paper is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.73%, 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 158.12%. 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 50.14% next year. This indicates that International Paper will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about International Paper's dividend. Sustainability and ESG2.0 / 5Environmental Score-2.17 Percentage of Shares Shorted7.14% of the outstanding shares of International Paper have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverInternational Paper has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.1.Change versus previous monthShort interest in International Paper has recently decreased by 2.21%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. News and Social Media3.7 / 5News Sentiment0.75 News SentimentInternational Paper has a news sentiment score of 0.75. 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 0.60 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 33 news articles for International Paper this week, compared to 16 articles on an average week.Search Interest12 people have searched for IP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 33% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows9 people have added International Paper to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership2.5 / 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 $336,375.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.35% 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. Email Address IP Stock News HeadlinesInternational Paper closes Texas plants, cuts 117 jobsMay 21 at 12:25 AM | finance.yahoo.comInternational Paper Is on a Quest to Build a Better Cardboard BoxMay 18 at 11:43 PM | wsj.comTrump’s treachery Trump’s Final Reset Inside the shocking plot to re-engineer America’s financial system…and why you need to move your money now.May 21, 2025 | Porter & Company (Ad)Zacks Research Has Pessimistic Outlook of IP Q2 EarningsMay 18 at 1:57 AM | americanbankingnews.comInternational Paper Is on a Quest to Build a Better Cardboard BoxMay 17, 2025 | wsj.comShould Dividend Stock Investors Buy International Paper Stock?May 16, 2025 | msn.comInternational Paper Announces Restricted Stock Transactions for DirectorsMay 15, 2025 | tipranks.comEarth Day Is Every DayMay 14, 2025 | gurufocus.comSee More Headlines IP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have IP shares performed this year? International Paper's stock was trading at $53.82 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, IP stock has decreased by 7.0% and is now trading at $50.03. View the best growth stocks for 2025 here. How were International Paper's earnings last quarter? International Paper (NYSE:IP) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 30th. The basic materials company reported $0.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.35 by $0.12. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 27.8% 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 shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (11.86%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (9.81%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (3.25%) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (1.71%). Insiders that own company stock include Mark S Sutton, Timothy S Nicholls, James P Jr Royalty, Thomas J Plath, Clay R Ellis, Kathryn D Sullivan, Holly G Goughnour, Allison B Magness, Joseph R Saab, Aimee K Gregg 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. 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), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Verizon Communications (VZ) and Meta Platforms (META). Company Calendar Record date for 3/17 Dividend2/24/2025Ex-Dividend for 3/17 Dividend2/24/2025Dividend Payable3/17/2025Last Earnings4/30/2025Today5/20/2025Record date for 6/13 Dividend5/23/2025Ex-Dividend for 6/13 Dividend5/23/2025Dividend Payable6/13/2025Next Earnings (Estimated)7/23/2025Fiscal Year End12/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorBasic Materials Industry Paper mills Sub-IndustryPaper Products Current SymbolNYSE:IP CIK51434 Webwww.internationalpaper.com Phone(901) 419-9000Fax901-214-9682Employees39,000Year Founded1898Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$54.21 High Stock Price Target$64.00 Low Stock Price Target$40.00 Potential Upside/Downside+8.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.55 Research Coverage11 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.17 Trailing P/E Ratio31.87 Forward P/E Ratio18.06 P/E Growth0.39Net Income$557 million Net Margins2.99% Pretax Margin0.79% Return on Equity4.75% Return on Assets1.74% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.66 Current Ratio1.49 Quick Ratio1.08 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$19.90 billion Price / Sales1.33 Cash Flow$4.38 per share Price / Cash Flow11.42 Book Value$23.53 per share Price / Book2.13Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares527,901,000Free Float345,497,000Market Cap$26.41 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.03 Social Links 2025 Gold Forecast: A Perfect Storm for DemandUnlock the timeless value of gold with our exclusive 2025 Gold Forecasting Report. Explore why gold remains the ultimate investment for safeguarding wealth against inflation, economic shifts, and global uncertainties. Whether you're planning for future generations or seeking a reliable asset in turbulent times, this report is your essential guide to making informed decisions.Get This Free Report This page (NYSE:IP) was last updated on 5/21/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersMarket Panic: Trump Just Dropped a Bomb on Your Stockstock Market Panic: Trump Just Dropped a Bomb on Your Stocks The market is in freefall—and Trump's new tarif...American Alternative | SponsoredGold Hits New Highs as Global Markets SpiralWhen Trump took office in 2017, gold was just $1,100 an ounce. By the time he left, it had soared to $1,839. ...Premier Gold Co | SponsoredWhite House to reset Social Security?Elon Musk's parting DOGE gift looks set to shock America... A single announcement by July 22nd could soon b...Altimetry | SponsoredThe Trump Dump is starting; Get out of stocks now?The first 365 days of the Trump presidency… Will be the best time to get rich in American history.Paradigm Press | SponsoredTrump’s treachery Trump’s Final Reset Inside the shocking plot to re-engineer America’s financial system…and why you need to ...Porter & Company | SponsoredBuffett’s favorite chart just hit 209% – here’s what that means for goldA Historic Gold Announcement Is About to Rock Wall Street For months, sharp-eyed analysts have watched the ...Golden Portfolio | SponsoredEveryone’s watching Nvidia right now. Here’s why I’m excited.So, unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably saw the news… Nvidia just signed a $7 BILLION deal...Timothy Sykes | SponsoredIs President Trump Lying To You With This?President Trump’s economic transition isn’t without hardship. But what if there were a smart, tax-free way to ...Colonial Metals | 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: Email Address Required Your Password: Password Required Log In or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Forgot your password? Your Email Address: Please enter your email address. Please enter a valid email address Choose a Password: Please enter your password. Your password must be at least 8 characters long and contain at least 1 number, 1 letter, and 1 special character. 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.
