IP Stock International Paper Company
US · NYSELast in our picks 2026-10-19 — not in the current list; analysis below is from that screen
Packaging demand stabilization and operational improvements create recovery upside at a discounted valuation.
Future value: $50.00 (+46.84%) · 6-12 months
Signal breakdown
- ▸Wells Fargo maintained Overweight despite a reduced target.
- ▾Below 50-day MA (-6.21%)
- ▸~47% upside to price target
Is IP a buy right now?
Trend: IP is trading below the 50-day average (-6.11%), RSI 31 — neutral momentum, with a 3-month return of -24.68%.
Valuation & quality: International Paper Company trades on forward P/E 10.8, PEG 1.58, price-to-book 1.22; fundamentals show net margin -14.2%, return on equity -16.5%, revenue growth -2.2% year on year.
Analyst consensus: 10 analysts have a mean 12-month price target of $45.40 (+36.7% vs the last close; range $35.00 – $62.00), consensus rating “buy”.
Income: trailing dividend yield 5.57%.
Our screen: BUY (score 2) — Packaging demand stabilization and operational improvements create recovery upside at a discounted valuation.
Computed from end-of-day data; not personal advice.
12-month price chart
Monthly returns
| Mar 26 | Apr 26 | May 26 | Jun 26 | Jul 26 | Aug 26 | Sep 26 | Oct 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -18.00% | -14.80% | +10.00% | +13.80% | +7.20% | -7.10% | -12.50% | +0.10% |
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About International Paper Company
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.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Packaging & Containers · United States · 62,602 employees · Website
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