Key facts, as of
As of October 8, 2026, International Paper (IP) trades at $31.82, down 30.7% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $29.26 to $50.25; the price is 36.7% below that high. It is 49.8% below its all-time high of $63.39, reached in January 2018. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +12.6%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 16.1% below its 200-day average of $37.91, the usual sign of a long-term downtrend. Its 30-day volatility is 30.8% annualized, which we rate high risk. It has a dividend yield of 5.81%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "International Paper (IP) stock analysis", 2026-10-08. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/ip
Where it trades today
trading 12% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
International Paper (IP) is 49.8% below its all-time high of $63.39, reached in January 2018. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +12.6%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- International Paper should be monitored through the lens of its industry cycle, capital allocation, and relative positioning against listed peers.
- IP carries a beta of 0.89, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- IP remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 36.7% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- IP is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as LIN, APD, ECL start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for IP come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Basic Materials so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as LIN, APD, ECL.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for IP. Last refresh: Oct 8, 2026, 10:10 AM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as LIN, APD, ECL.
What International Paper does
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. The company offers linerboard, medium, whitetop, and saturating kraft; and converts containerboard into corrugated boxes, bulk bins, shipping containers and specialty packaging through its converting facilities. Its products support customers in various industries, such as food and beverage, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, personal care pharmaceuticals and consumer goods. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Memphis,…
Employees
62,602
Industry
Packaging & Containers
Headquarters
Memphis, United States
What analysts expect
IP carries a buy consensus from 11 analysts, with an average price target of $46.36 versus $31.82 today (+45.7%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
IP generated $24.20B in trailing revenue (-2.2% year over year), with a -14.2% net margin, and $1.65B of free cash flow, against $9.18B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23.63B | $7.00B | -$10.00M | -$3.52B | -$6.95 | -$159.00M |
| 2024 | $15.84B | $4.44B | $585.00M | $557.00M | $1.60 | $757.00M |
| 2023 | $16.03B | $4.52B | $751.00M | $288.00M | $0.83 | $692.00M |
| 2022 | $21.16B | $6.02B | $1.75B | $1.50B | $4.14 | $1.24B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
Which ETFs hold it
IP is in 6 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in VYM: 0.08% of the fund, holding #205 of 603.
How it sits in basic materials
Commodity-driven sector including mining, chemicals, and construction materials.
The companies it competes with
IP beside the basic materials names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
In a downtrend, with $29.36 the next floor.
downtrend- Price is 15.4% below its 50-day average and 16.1% below its 200-day.
- The 50-day crossed below the 200-day on 2026-10-06 (a “death cross”).
- RSI at 29 is oversold: selling has been one-sided.
- The nearest ceiling is $33.76 (+6.1%), the nearest floor $29.36 (-7.7%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is IP a good investment in 2026?
International Paper operates in the Basic Materials sector. Check our real-time metrics above for current valuation.
What is the risk level of IP?
Based on 30-day volatility of 30.8%, IP has HIGH risk. Beta of 0.89 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does IP pay dividends?
Yes, International Paper has a dividend yield of 5.81%.
How far is IP from its all-time high?
International Paper is 49.8% below its all-time high of $63.39, reached in January 2018. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +12.6%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold IP?
6 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold International Paper. The largest weights: VYM (0.08%), VTV (0.04%), VOO (0.03%), SPY (0.03%) and IVV (0.03%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31 to September 24, 2026.
How much of VOO is IP?
0.03%, as of August 31, 2026: IP is holding #387 of 505 in Vanguard's file for VOO. $1,000 in VOO puts about $0.30 in International Paper.
What is the analyst price target for IP?
The average analyst price target for International Paper (IP) is $46.36 based on 11 analyst estimates, about 45.7% above the current price of $31.82. The published range runs from $35.00 to $62.00.
How much revenue does IP generate?
International Paper reported $24.20B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at -2.2% year over year. Net margin sits at -14.2%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare IP with anything
Five years side by side: what $10,000 became, how far each fell, whether they move together.