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International Paper Company (IP)
$36.49-0.75 (-2.01%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
International Paper Company produces and sells renewable fiber-based packaging in North America, Latin America, Europe, South America, and North Africa.
Historical Price
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
International Paper Company in the Consumer Cyclical sector is trading at $36.49 with a market capitalization of $21.8B. Wall Street consensus targets $48.00 (11 analysts), implying a +31.5% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 27% below its 52-week high of $50.25, remaining 2.7% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 4/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. Risk note: MACD remains below its signal line. The Whystock Score of 50/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +31.5% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Oversold momentum (RSI 33) — potential for technical mean-reversion
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | — | $5.97B↓ | $6.01B↓ | $6.22B↓ | $6.77B |
| Gross Profit | — | $1.73B↓ | $1.88B↓ | $1.94B↑ | $1.89B |
| Operating Income | — | $174.00M↑ | $56.00M↑ | -$221.00M↓ | $206.00M |
| Net Income | — | $60.00M↑ | -$2.38B↓ | -$1.10B↓ | $75.00M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
International Paper Company produces and sells renewable fiber-based packaging in North America, Latin America, Europe, South America, and North Africa. It operates through two segments, Packaging Solutions North America and Packaging Solutions EMEA....
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$21.77B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
-
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.89
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
5.07%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-23.14%
Volume
Today's trading volume
4.44M
Recent News
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International Paper (IP) Could Be 8% Undervalued On Its Margin Recovery Narrative
International Paper (IP) has drawn investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock up about 7% over the past month and about 37% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for International Paper. Looking beyond the recent rally, International Paper’s share price has gained 7.2% over the past month and 37% over the past quarter, while the 1 year total shareholder return is down 9.8% and the 3 year total shareholder return is up 35%. This suggests momentum has recently...
International Paper (IP) Stock Still Looks Like A Bargain On Price Hike Scrutiny
After a weak 1 year share price patch, International Paper still screens as attractively priced on the broader valuation checks, which raises questions about whether the current level around US$40.26 reflects the underlying fundamentals. Over the last 3 years the stock has returned about 35%, which suggests long term holders have been rewarded even though shorter term results have been mixed. The latest push for containerboard price increases can support revenue and margin expectations. At...