International Paper
About: International Paper manufactures packaging products and cellulose fibers. It accounts for roughly one-third of the North American corrugated packaging market. The company also has a substantial presence in Europe following its acquisition of DS Smith. International Paper serves a variety of end markets, including industrial, consumer products, and manufacturing.
Employees: 37,000
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Funds holding %
of 7,429 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
91% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $132M | Put options by funds: $69.1M
17% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 342 | Existing positions reduced: 292
4.36% more ownership
Funds ownership: 93.1% [Q1] → 97.46% (+4.36%) [Q2]
6% less funds holding
Funds holding: 924 [Q1] → 867 (-57) [Q2]
8% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $26.1B [Q1] → $24.1B (-$2B) [Q2]
30% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 81 | Existing positions closed: 116
58% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 12 [Q1] → 5 (-7) [Q2]
Research analyst outlook
3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$43
13%
downside
Avg. target
$52
6%
upside
High target
$60
21%
upside
3 analyst ratings
1 positive
33%
1 neutral
33%
1 negative
33%
JP Morgan Detlef Winckelmann | 9%upside $54 | Neutral Downgraded | 5 Aug 2025 |
Wells Fargo Gabe Hajde | 13%downside $43 | Underweight Maintained | 10 Jul 2025 |
UBS Anojja Shah | 21%upside $60 | Buy Initiated | 4 Jun 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 21 articles about IP published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Business Wire
23 hours ago
Heritage Distilling Completes $223.8 Million Private Placement, Reducing Debt by $19.3 Million While Adding More than $320 Million in $IP Tokens to Treasury
GIG HARBOR, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CASK--Heritage Distilling Completes $223.8 Million Private Placement, Reducing Debt by $19.3 Million While Adding More than $320 Million in $IP to Treasury.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
4 days ago
Kraton and International Paper Execute Strategic Continuity of Services Agreement
HOUSTON , Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Corporation, a leading global producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from pine chemicals, today announced the execution of agreements with International Paper, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, to maintain uninterrupted site services at Kraton's Savannah, Georgia facility. These agreements underscore the companies' shared commitment to ensuring supply reliability, operational continuity, and support for the long-term health of the pine chemicals industry.
Positive
Reuters
4 days ago
International Paper to sell cellulose fibers unit for $1.5 billion
International Paper said on Thursday it will sell its global cellulose fibers business to private equity firm American Industrial Partners for $1.5 billion.
Neutral
Business Wire
4 days ago
Riverdale Mill Supply Agreement Update
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $SLVM #TheWorldsPaperCo--International Paper (NYSE: IP) announced plans to convert the No. 16 paper machine at its Riverdale mill in Selma, Alabama, to produce containerboard by the third quarter of 2026. The mill currently supplies Sylvamo (NYSE: SLVM) with approximately 260,000 short tons of cutsize uncoated freesheet annually from the machine through a supply agreement. “The Riverdale supply agreement is not part of our long-term strategy. We have been planning for this conversion si.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
4 days ago
AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS TO ACQUIRE INTERNATIONAL PAPER'S GLOBAL CELLULOSE FIBERS BUSINESS
Newly independent Global Cellulose Fibers business will be wholly focused on delivering industry-leading absorbent fluff pulp used primarily in personal care products NEW YORK , Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Industrial Partners ("AIP"), a focused industrials investor, today announced its affiliate has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Global Cellulose Fibers division ("GCF") of International Paper (NYSE: IP). GCF is the leading global producer of high-quality absorbent fluff pulp for a wide range of personal care applications including feminine care, incontinence, infant diapers, and other products that promote health and wellness.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
4 days ago
International Paper Announces Strategic Changes
IP to Sell Global Cellulose Fibers Business to American Industrial Partners Other Changes Include a $250 Million Investment in the Riverdale Mill in Selma, Ala. and the Closure of Riceboro Mill, Savannah Mill and Savannah Box Plant MEMPHIS, Tenn.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
New Strong Sell Stocks for August 19th
INBK, MNR and IP have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on August 19, 2025.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
International Paper CEO to Speak at Jefferies 2025 Industrials Conference
MEMPHIS, Tenn. , Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper Chief Executive Officer Andy Silvernail will speak at Jefferies 2025 Industrials Conference on September 4, 2025.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Heritage Distilling (Nasdaq: CASK) and Story Foundation Announce the Launch of $360M $IP Token Reserve, With Participation from a16z crypto and Other Prominent Investors
GIG HARBOR, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CASK--Heritage Distilling Holding Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASK) (“Heritage” or the “Company”) today announced the pricing of a $220 million private placement offering ($100M in cash and $120M in $IP tokens) with support from Story Foundation and other leading investors, including a16z crypto, Amber Group, Arrington Capital, dao5, Hashed, Mirana Ventures, Neoclassic Capital, Open World, Polychain Capital, Selini Capital, Stix, Syncracy Capital and others, to support.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Heritage Distilling (Nasdaq: CASK) and Story Foundation Announce the Launch of $360M $IP Token Reserve, With Participation from a16z crypto and Other Prominent Investors
GIG HARBOR, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CASK--Heritage Distilling Holding Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASK) (“Heritage” or the “Company”) today announced the pricing of a $220 million private placement offering ($100M in cash and $120M in $IP tokens) with support from Story Foundation and other leading investors, including a16z crypto, Amber Group, Arrington Capital, dao5, Hashed, Mirana Ventures, Neoclassic Capital, Open World, Polychain Capital, Selini Capital, Stix, Syncracy Capital and others, to support.
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