International Paper (NYSE:IP) Given New $48.00 Price Target at Truist Financial

International Paper (NYSE:IP) had its price objective reduced by equities research analysts at Truist Financial from $50.00 to $48.00 in a note issued to investors on Friday,MarketScreener reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the basic materials company’s stock. Truist Financial’s target price points to a potential upside of 22.67% from the company’s previous close.

Other research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Wall Street Zen cut shares of International Paper from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, October 18th. UBS Group cut their price objective on shares of International Paper from $53.00 to $51.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, January 12th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of International Paper in a research note on Monday, December 29th. BNP Paribas Exane raised International Paper from a “strong sell” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $44.00 price objective for the company in a report on Monday, November 24th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group increased their price objective on shares of International Paper from $47.00 to $48.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $49.16.

International Paper Stock Performance

Shares of IP traded up $0.13 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $39.13. The stock had a trading volume of 467,025 shares, compared to its average volume of 6,967,569. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $40.18 and a 200-day simple moving average of $44.17. The firm has a market cap of $20.66 billion, a PE ratio of -14.99, a P/E/G ratio of 0.48 and a beta of 1.10. The company has a current ratio of 1.31, a quick ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52. International Paper has a one year low of $35.56 and a one year high of $58.11.

International Paper (NYSE:IP) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The basic materials company reported ($0.08) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.28 by ($0.36). International Paper had a negative return on equity of 0.16% and a negative net margin of 5.45%.The business had revenue of $6.01 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.90 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted ($0.02) earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 53.1% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that International Paper will post 2.77 EPS for the current year.

Insider Transactions at International Paper

In other International Paper news, SVP Clay R. Ellis sold 18,819 shares of the firm’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 transaction of $693,480.15. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 0.35% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On International Paper

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. AlphaQuest LLC boosted its stake in International Paper by 63,400.0% during the second quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 635 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 634 shares in the last quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC boosted its position in shares of International Paper by 94.0% during the 4th quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 710 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 344 shares in the last quarter. Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of International Paper in the 2nd quarter valued at about $33,000. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of International Paper during the second quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Finally, Kelleher Financial Advisors bought a new stake in International Paper during the 3rd quarter valued at $36,000. 81.95% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting International Paper

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company will split into two independent public companies (North America and EMEA), which management says will accelerate a path to profitable growth and could unlock regional valuation premiums. PR Newswire: International Paper to Create Two Independent Public Companies
• Positive Sentiment: Management provided 2026 targets: full‑year adjusted EBITDA of $3.5–$3.7B and Q1 adjusted EBITDA of $0.74–$0.76B, offering a metric investors can use to judge the turnaround post‑restructuring. PR Newswire: Full-Year and Q4 2025 Results (with 2026 targets)
• Positive Sentiment: Top line beat: Q4 revenue of $6.01B exceeded estimates and rose ~53% year‑over‑year, showing underlying demand and scale despite the profit miss. Zacks: IP Earnings Miss in Q4, Sales Beat
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo set a new $40 price target with an “equal weight” rating — a modest upside versus current levels that signals limited near‑term conviction from that shop. The Fly: Wells Fargo new $40 PT
• Neutral Sentiment: Broker consensus remains around a “hold,” reflecting mixed views on the company’s restructuring and near‑term earnings recovery. American Banking News: Consensus Rating Hold
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 adjusted EPS missed estimates: reported loss of ($0.08) vs. consensus $0.28, a clear near‑term earnings disappointment that pressures the stock. Zacks: IP Earnings Miss in Q4
• Negative Sentiment: Big non‑cash charges: a $2.47B goodwill impairment plus accelerated depreciation and restructuring charges drove the large loss from continuing operations, raising concerns about past M&A and asset write‑downs. PR Newswire: Full-Year and Q4 2025 Results (impairment details)
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction: analysts and media noted shares pared gains and traded lower after the mixed results and split announcement, reflecting investor caution on execution risks and near‑term profitability. Benzinga: IP Posts Q4 Loss, Spin Off EMEA Business

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.