International Paper (IP) Projected to Release Earnings on Thursday

International Paper (NYSE:IP) will likely be announcing its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, July 30th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of ($0.03) per share and revenue of $6.2025 billion for the quarter. Investors are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

International Paper (NYSE:IP) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The basic materials company reported $0.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.18 by ($0.03). International Paper had a negative return on equity of 0.49% and a negative net margin of 13.42%.The business had revenue of $5.97 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.02 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.17 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect International Paper to post $1 EPS for the current fiscal year and $3 EPS for the next fiscal year.

International Paper Stock Up 3.9%

NYSE IP opened at $44.05 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55, a current ratio of 1.21 and a quick ratio of 0.94. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $36.21 and its 200 day simple moving average is $38.01. International Paper has a 12 month low of $29.26 and a 12 month high of $56.13. The company has a market capitalization of $23.33 billion, a P/E ratio of -6.93 and a beta of 0.94.

International Paper Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be given a $0.4625 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. This represents a $1.85 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.2%. International Paper’s payout ratio is -29.09%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have recently commented on IP. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded International Paper from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and increased their price objective for the company from $51.00 to $61.00 in a research report on Tuesday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft initiated coverage on International Paper in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. They issued a “hold” rating and a $38.00 target price on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on International Paper from $39.00 to $42.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Zacks Research raised International Paper from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Finally, Bank of America lowered International Paper from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $41.00 price target for the company. in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $46.36.

Key Headlines Impacting International Paper

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

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan upgraded International Paper (IP) from “neutral” to “overweight” and raised its price target from $51 to $61. The firm cited an improving U.S. linerboard pricing cycle, which could support stronger margins and earnings. International Paper raised at JP Morgan on improving US linerboard pricing cycle
• Positive Sentiment: The JPMorgan target implies substantial upside from recent trading levels and helped reinforce the view that a recovery in pricing could improve International Paper’s financial performance. Why is International Paper stock soaring today?
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS estimate to $1.34 from $1.32 and increased its Q4 2026 estimate to $0.75 from $0.69. These revisions suggest some improvement in expected near-term profitability, although Zacks maintained a “Hold” rating.
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks made mixed changes to its 2027 outlook, raising Q1 EPS to $0.58 from $0.56 while trimming Q2 EPS to $0.66 from $0.67 and Q3 EPS to $0.71 from $0.72. The overall full-year consensus remains $1.39 per share.
• Neutral Sentiment: International Paper’s CEO is scheduled to speak at the Jefferies 2026 Industrials Conference on September 10. The event could provide updates on strategy, demand and pricing, but no new company guidance was announced.
• Negative Sentiment: Unusually heavy put-option activity—16,246 contracts, roughly 341% above typical volume—signals increased hedging or bearish speculation. Options activity does not necessarily indicate that the underlying business outlook has deteriorated.
• Negative Sentiment: International Paper is approaching Q2 earnings with expectations for lower revenue and a projected loss, reflecting maintenance costs and pricing changes. Its prior quarter also missed both EPS and revenue estimates, adding execution risk ahead of the results.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Scott Tozier acquired 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 1st. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $31.30 per share, with a total value of $313,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 10,025 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $313,782.50. This trade represents a 40,000.00% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders own 0.21% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On International Paper

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. DV Equities LLC acquired a new position in shares of International Paper in the fourth quarter worth $29,000. Summit Securities Group LLC boosted its position in International Paper by 115.4% during the fourth quarter. Summit Securities Group LLC now owns 784 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 5,875 shares during the last quarter. Kelleher Financial Advisors acquired a new stake in International Paper during the third quarter valued at $36,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc purchased a new position in International Paper in the second quarter valued at about $73,000. Finally, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in International Paper in the 4th quarter worth about $92,000. 81.95% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.