Q1 EPS Estimate for International Paper Reduced by Analyst

International Paper (NYSE:IP) – Research analysts at Seaport Res Ptn decreased their Q1 2025 EPS estimates for shares of International Paper in a research note issued on Monday, March 31st. Seaport Res Ptn analyst M. Weintraub now expects that the basic materials company will post earnings per share of $0.35 for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.38. The consensus estimate for International Paper’s current full-year earnings is $2.77 per share. Seaport Res Ptn also issued estimates for International Paper’s Q3 2025 earnings at $0.87 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.73 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.84 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.13 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.00 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $3.70 EPS.

International Paper (NYSE:IP) last issued 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%.

A number of other analysts have also commented on IP. JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage on shares of International Paper in a research note on Thursday, March 20th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $59.00 price target for the company. Citigroup started coverage on International Paper in a research note on Wednesday, March 5th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $60.00 price objective for the company. Bank of America assumed coverage on International Paper in a research report on Thursday, February 13th. They set a “neutral” rating on the stock. Truist Financial reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $64.00 price target (down from $65.00) on shares of International Paper in a research report on Friday, January 31st. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $64.00 target price on shares of International Paper in a research note on Wednesday, March 26th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have given a hold rating, six have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $55.32.

International Paper Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:IP opened at $54.51 on Tuesday. International Paper has a twelve month low of $33.16 and a twelve month high of $60.36. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $54.62 and its 200-day moving average is $53.84. 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 firm has a market capitalization of $28.68 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.72, a PEG ratio of 0.39 and a beta of 1.02.

International Paper Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 17th. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 24th were issued a dividend of $0.4625 per share. This represents a $1.85 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.39%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, February 24th. International Paper’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 117.83%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On International Paper

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD grew its holdings in International Paper by 0.8% during the 4th quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 47,596,595 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $2,561,651,000 after buying an additional 368,648 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in International Paper by 0.8% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 41,195,085 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $2,217,119,000 after acquiring an additional 340,383 shares during the period. Capital Research Global Investors lifted its stake in International Paper by 68.8% in the 4th quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 29,904,546 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $1,609,462,000 after purchasing an additional 12,191,361 shares in the last quarter. FMR LLC raised its position in shares of International Paper by 48.9% during the 4th quarter. FMR LLC now owns 26,559,812 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $1,429,449,000 after buying an additional 8,720,575 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in International Paper by 0.3% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 8,393,217 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $450,586,000 after purchasing an additional 24,816 shares during the last quarter. 81.95% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.