Zacks Research Analysts Increase Earnings Estimates for IP

International Paper (NYSE:IP) – Analysts at Zacks Research lifted their Q1 2025 EPS estimates for International Paper in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, February 12th. Zacks Research analyst M. Das now anticipates that the basic materials company will earn $0.37 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $0.34. The consensus estimate for International Paper’s current full-year earnings is $2.89 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for International Paper’s Q2 2025 earnings at $0.68 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $0.84 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.70 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.83 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.98 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $3.48 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $4.00 EPS.

International Paper (NYSE:IP) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, January 30th. The basic materials company reported ($0.02) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.03 by ($0.05). International Paper had a net margin of 2.99% and a return on equity of 4.75%.

Several other equities analysts also recently weighed in on IP. Royal Bank of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $64.00 target price on shares of International Paper in a research report on Friday, January 31st. BNP Paribas lowered International Paper from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $48.20 price target on the stock. in a research report on Wednesday, November 13th. Truist Financial reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $64.00 price target (down previously from $65.00) on shares of International Paper in a research note on Friday, January 31st. Finally, Bank of America assumed coverage on shares of International Paper in a research report on Thursday. They set a “neutral” rating for the company. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have issued a hold rating, five have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, International Paper currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $51.88.

International Paper Stock Up 1.5 %

NYSE:IP opened at $56.25 on Friday. International Paper has a 52 week low of $33.16 and a 52 week high of $60.36. The company has a quick ratio of 1.08, a current ratio of 1.49 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $55.45 and its two-hundred day moving average is $52.26. The stock has a market capitalization of $19.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.83 and a beta of 1.02.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On International Paper

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Brooklyn Investment Group purchased a new stake in shares of International Paper in the third quarter valued at about $25,000. Sierra Ocean LLC acquired a new stake in shares of International Paper in the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Centricity Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in International Paper in the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Ashton Thomas Securities LLC purchased a new stake in shares of International Paper during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Legacy Investment Solutions LLC acquired a new position in International Paper during the third quarter worth $28,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 81.95% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In other International Paper news, Director Kathryn D. Sullivan sold 600 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $58.39, for a total transaction of $35,034.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 37,145 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,168,896.55. This represents a 1.59 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.

International Paper Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 17th. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 24th will be issued a $0.4625 dividend. This represents a $1.85 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.29%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, February 24th. International Paper’s payout ratio is currently 117.84%.

International Paper Company Profile

International Paper Company produces and sells renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products in North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa. It operates through two segments, Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers. The company offers linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium and saturating kraft; and pulp for a range of applications, such as diapers, towel and tissue products, feminine care, incontinence, and other personal care products, as well as specialty pulps for use in textiles, construction materials, paints, coatings, and others.