International Paper Company (NYSE:IP – Get Free Report)’s share price hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as low as $29.44 and last traded at $29.6030, with a volume of 350799 shares. The stock had previously closed at $30.40.
International Paper News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting International Paper this week:
- Positive Sentiment: International Paper expanded its sustainable packaging business by acquiring Delmarva Corrugated Packaging, strengthening its East Coast presence and adding converting capacity. International Paper Expands Sustainable Packaging Reach With Delmarva Acquisition
- Positive Sentiment: Management said the company has reset near-term expectations but still sees a second-half rebound, which can support sentiment if demand and margins improve. International Paper Resets Outlook but Eyes H2 Rebound
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research raised some near- and medium-term earnings estimates for International Paper, but the firm maintained a Strong Sell rating, limiting the positive impact.
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks also cut several other estimates, including FY2026 and Q2 2026 EPS, highlighting ongoing earnings pressure and a still-cautious outlook.
- Negative Sentiment: The company’s outlook remains under pressure after a recent earnings miss and lower-than-expected revenue, which reinforces concerns about profitability and demand trends.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on IP shares. Zacks Research downgraded shares of International Paper from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Truist Financial lowered their price objective on shares of International Paper from $48.00 to $44.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on International Paper from $47.00 to $48.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Stifel Nicolaus reduced their target price on International Paper from $51.80 to $50.70 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Finally, Seaport Research Partners raised International Paper from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $39.00 target price for the company in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $43.73.
International Paper Stock Performance
The company has a market capitalization of $16.34 billion, a P/E ratio of -4.85 and a beta of 0.93. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $34.63 and a 200-day simple moving average of $38.78. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55.
International Paper (NYSE:IP – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The basic materials company reported $0.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.18 by ($0.03). The company had revenue of $5.97 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.02 billion. International Paper had a negative net margin of 13.42% and a negative return on equity of 0.49%. The firm’s revenue was up 13.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.17 earnings per share. Equities analysts forecast that International Paper Company will post 1.38 EPS for the current year.
International Paper Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 12th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 22nd will be issued a $0.4625 dividend. This represents a $1.85 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 22nd. International Paper’s payout ratio is presently -29.09%.
Insider Activity at International Paper
In other International Paper news, Director Scott Tozier bought 10,000 shares of International Paper stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 1st. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $31.30 per share, with a total value of $313,000.00. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 10,025 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $313,782.50. The trade was a 40,000.00% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, Director Anders Gustafsson purchased 13,217 shares of International Paper stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 12th. The shares were bought at an average price of $37.83 per share, for a total transaction of $499,999.11. Following the transaction, the director owned 26,092 shares in the company, valued at $987,060.36. This represents a 102.66% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders bought a total of 36,092 shares of company stock worth $1,313,064 over the last three months. 0.21% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On International Paper
A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in IP. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd bought a new stake in International Paper during the 1st quarter worth about $249,000. Intech Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in International Paper by 100.5% during the 1st quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 32,025 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $1,709,000 after purchasing an additional 16,055 shares during the last quarter. Cresset Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in International Paper by 20.8% during the 2nd quarter. Cresset Asset Management LLC now owns 17,345 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $812,000 after purchasing an additional 2,981 shares during the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC raised its holdings in International Paper by 280.9% during the 2nd quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 38,092 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $1,784,000 after purchasing an additional 28,092 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cerity Partners LLC raised its holdings in International Paper by 8.0% during the 2nd quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 33,749 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $1,580,000 after purchasing an additional 2,493 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 81.95% of the company’s stock.
International Paper Company Profile
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.
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