International Paper (NYSE:IP) Price Target Raised to $47.00

International Paper (NYSE:IP) had its price objective upped by Citigroup from $46.00 to $47.00 in a research note published on Friday morning,MarketScreener reports. They currently have a buy rating on the basic materials company’s stock.

Several other analysts also recently issued reports on IP. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of International Paper in a report on Monday, December 29th. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their target price on International Paper from $55.00 to $54.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday. Wall Street Zen downgraded International Paper from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, October 18th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price target on International Paper from $47.00 to $48.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price objective on shares of International Paper from $46.00 to $45.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $49.53.

International Paper Stock Up 3.2%

IP opened at $40.25 on Friday. International Paper has a 1 year low of $35.56 and a 1 year high of $58.11. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $40.23 and a 200 day moving average price of $43.98. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60, a quick ratio of 1.02 and a current ratio of 1.28. The company has a market cap of $21.25 billion, a PE ratio of -6.00, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.47 and a beta of 1.11.

International Paper (NYSE:IP) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 29th. The basic materials company reported ($0.08) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.28 by ($0.36). International Paper had a negative return on equity of 0.35% and a negative net margin of 14.12%.The business had revenue of $6.01 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.90 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned ($0.02) earnings per share. International Paper’s quarterly revenue was up 53.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts expect that International Paper will post 2.77 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other International Paper news, CEO Andrew K. Silvernail acquired 50,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 30th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $39.98 per share, for a total transaction of $1,999,000.00. Following the acquisition, the chief executive officer directly owned 50,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,999,000. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, SVP Clay R. Ellis sold 18,819 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $36.85, for a total value of $693,480.15. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.55% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in IP. AlphaQuest LLC raised its stake in shares of International Paper by 63,400.0% in the 2nd quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 635 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 634 shares in the last quarter. Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd. bought a new stake in International Paper in the second quarter valued at about $33,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC increased its holdings in International Paper by 94.0% in the fourth quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 710 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 344 shares during the last quarter. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in International Paper during the second quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Finally, Kelleher Financial Advisors bought a new position in International Paper during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $36,000. 81.95% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More International Paper News

Here are the key news stories impacting International Paper this week:

• Positive Sentiment: CEO insider buy: CEO Andrew K. Silvernail purchased 50,000 shares at ~$39.98 (~$2.0M), signaling management confidence and providing a bullish technical/psychological catalyst. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: 2026 guidance: Company set adjusted EBITDA targets of $3.5–$3.7B for full year and Q1 adj. EBITDA of $0.74–$0.76B, implying operational improvement and cash‑flow recovery potential. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Planned split into two companies: IP will separate into a North American company and a separate EMEA packaging company to sharpen regional focus — a strategic move that could unlock value long term but creates near‑term execution and transition risk. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst moves mixed: Truist trimmed its price target to $48 but kept a “buy” rating (still implies upside), while Wells Fargo upgraded IP to “equal weight” with a $40 target — these actions temper/recast expectations rather than dramatically change the investment thesis. Read More. | Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 earnings miss and large impairment: Reported Q4 EPS of ($0.08) vs. $0.28 expected; company recorded a $2.47B pre‑tax goodwill impairment plus accelerated depreciation and restructuring charges, producing a large GAAP loss and weighing on near‑term profitability and multiples. Revenue rose ~53% (beat) but the impairment and margin impact drove a negative market reaction. Read More.

About International Paper

International Paper is a global producer of renewable fiber-based products, focused primarily on pulp, paper, and packaging. The company manufactures containerboard and corrugated packaging used for shipping and retail display, as well as a range of specialty papers and pulp products that serve industrial, consumer goods, and e-commerce customers. Its product portfolio is oriented toward large-scale packaging solutions, tissue and paper grades, and raw pulp for a variety of manufacturing uses.

Founded in 1898, International Paper is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, and is one of the largest and longest-established companies in the forest products sector.