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International Paper Co (IP)
NYSE:IP
IP Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$33.16 - $60.36
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.03M
Average Volume (3M)7.12M
Market Cap
$29.15B
Enterprise Value$25.66B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.17B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.85B
Price to Earnings (P/E)35.8
Beta0.67
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2025EPS Estimate
0.45Last Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 24, 2025Dividend Yield3.29%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.57
Shares Outstanding526,125,600
10 Day Avg. Volume7,487,526
30 Day Avg. Volume7,121,754
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.42
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.45
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)17.00
P/FCF Ratio14.90
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.88
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.89
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.53
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$60.85Price Target Upside9.82% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsInternational Paper is targeting higher EBITDA in 2027 compared to forecasts, indicating potential growth.
Market PositionIP's net promoter score has nearly doubled over the past 2-3 years and now leads its peers, allowing IP to negotiate from a position of strength and drive share recovery.
Operational EfficiencyIP sees significant opportunities to streamline the business, since SMDS didn't integrate transactions well and certain facilities are running at 30-50% utilization.
Bears Say
Financial PerformanceIP's earnings dropped 24% from 2019 to 2023 compared to peers who grew by 19%, indicating a loss in market share and margin compression.
Free Cash FlowWith approximately $500 million of SMDS acquisition and restructuring costs, free cash flow will be under pressure in 2025.
Market EnvironmentOverall, volumes seem weaker than prior expectations, reflecting the current market environment.
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Ownership Overview
0.16% Insiders
31.63% Mutual Funds
15.69% Other Institutional Investors
28.33% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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IP FAQ
What was International Paper Co’s price range in the past 12 months?
International Paper Co lowest stock price was $33.16 and its highest was $60.36 in the past 12 months.
What is International Paper Co’s market cap?
International Paper Co’s market cap is $29.15B.
When is International Paper Co’s upcoming earnings report date?
International Paper Co’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2025 which is in 33 days.
How were International Paper Co’s earnings last quarter?
International Paper Co released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2025. The company reported -$0.02 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.072 by $0.052.
Is International Paper Co overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts International Paper Co’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does International Paper Co pay dividends?
International Paper Co pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.848 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.29%. See more information on International Paper Co dividends here
What is International Paper Co’s EPS estimate?
International Paper Co’s EPS estimate is 0.45.
How many shares outstanding does International Paper Co have?
International Paper Co has 526,125,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to International Paper Co’s price movement after its last earnings report?
International Paper Co reported an EPS of -$0.02 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.072. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.6%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of International Paper Co?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IP
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International Paper Co Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$60.85 (9.82% Upside)
$60.85 (9.82% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
IP Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.8M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
50.61%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.74%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.98%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
International Paper Co
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.
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IP Company Deck
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IP Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflects a strategic focus on growth and profitability, with significant investments and strategic acquisitions like DS Smith aimed at positioning International Paper as a leader in sustainable packaging. Despite these positive strides, the company faces challenges with volume declines and reliability issues in its operations, which it is addressing with targeted cost reductions and operational improvements.Read More>---
IP Net sales Breakdown
76.77% North American Industrial Packaging
15.00% Global Cellulose Fibers
7.28% EMEA Industrial Packaging
1.57% Corporate & Intersegment Sales
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IP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$60.85
▲(9.82% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering IP
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
8/11 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+28.85%
reiterated a buy rating 2 days ago
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