International Paper Company
IP
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- International Paper operates in a stable industry with consistent demand for packaging solutions, which can provide a buffer during economic downturns.
- The company has a market cap of approximately $17 billion and a forward P/E ratio of 10.64, indicating potential undervaluation.
- Despite recent challenges, International Paper's free cash flow stands at $1.65 billion, showcasing its ability to generate cash.
- The company is currently facing significant financial difficulties, as evidenced by a net income of -$12 million in the latest quarter.
- Revenue growth has declined by 2.2% year-over-year, reflecting ongoing struggles in the market.
- The stock has a 'Strong Sell' signal with a score of -24.00, indicating bearish market sentiment and technical indicators.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $16.88B | Enterprise value | $26.06B | Trailing P/E | — | Forward P/E | 10.52 |
| PEG | 1.58 | Price / book | 1.17 | Beta | 0.89 | Dividend yield | 5.80% |
| Revenue growth | -2.2% | Earnings growth | — | Gross margin | 29.6% | Operating margin | 2.3% |
| Profit margin | -14.2% | ROE | -16.5% | ROA | 1.6% | Debt / equity | 0.69 |
| Current ratio | 1.10 | Free cash flow | $1.65B | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $46.36 |
| 52w high | $50.25 | 52w low | $29.26 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.0B | $6.0B | $6.0B | $6.2B | $6.1B | — |
| Op margin | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.9% | -3.6% | 3.4% | — |
| Net income | -$12.0M | $60.0M | -$2.4B | -$1.1B | $75.0M | — |
| Gross margin | 27.6% | 28.9% | 31.4% | 31.1% | 28.0% | — |
| Gross profit | $1.7B | $1.7B | $1.9B | $1.9B | $1.7B | — |
| Operating income | $43.0M | $174M | $56.0M | -$221M | $207M | — |
- Revenue +1% vs prior quarter ($6.0B vs $6.0B).
- Gross margin 27.6% (was 28.9% prior quarter).
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $23.6B | $15.8B | $16.0B | $21.2B | — |
| Op margin | -0.0% | 3.7% | 4.7% | 8.3% | — |
| Net income | -$3.5B | $557M | $288M | $1.5B | — |
| Gross margin | 29.6% | 28.0% | 28.2% | 28.4% | — |
| Gross profit | $7.0B | $4.4B | $4.5B | $6.0B | — |
| Operating income | -$10.0M | $585M | $751M | $1.8B | — |
No flags
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News
2026-10-07 · Wells Fargo Adjusts Price Target on International Paper to $42 From $46
2026-10-06 · Wall Street Rarely Agrees, But It Just Did on These 5 Dividend Stocks Yielding 5% and More
2026-10-05 · UBS Adjusts Price Target on International Paper to $35 From $47, Maintains Neutral Rating
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2026-10-02 · 5 High-Yield Stocks Sacrificing Future Growth to Protect the Dividend
2026-10-02 · Citigroup Adjusts Price Target on International Paper to $47 From $48, Keeps Buy Rating
2026-09-28 · Q2 Earnings Roundup: International Paper (NYSE:IP) And The Rest Of The Industrial Packaging Segment
2026-09-25 · /C O R R E C T I O N -- International Paper/
2026-09-25 · Is International Paper’s Scale Now Limiting Capital Allocation Effectiveness And Profitability Potential (IP)?
2026-09-24 · International Paper to Release Third-Quarter 2026 Earnings on October 28, 2026
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