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International Paper

47.44 USD
+0.50
1.07%
At close Updated Sep 18, 10:54 AM EDT
1 day
1.07%
5 days
2.46%
1 month
1.24%
3 months
2.86%
6 months
-8.84%
Year to date
-10.76%
1 year
-4.24%
5 years
19.14%
10 years
23.93%
 

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

0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

93% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $242M | Put options by funds: $126M

17% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 346 | Existing positions reduced: 295

4.5% more ownership

Funds ownership: 93.13% [Q1] → 97.63% (+4.5%) [Q2]

5% less funds holding

Funds holding: 925 [Q1] → 875 (-50) [Q2]

8% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $26.1B [Q1] → $24.1B (-$1.97B) [Q2]

30% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 81 | Existing positions closed: 115

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
9% downside
Avg. target
$51
8% upside
High target
$57
20% upside

3 analyst ratings

positive
33%
neutral
33%
negative
33%
B of A Securities
George Staphos
$57
Buy
Upgraded
28 Aug 2025
JP Morgan
Detlef Winckelmann
$54
Neutral
Downgraded
5 Aug 2025
Wells Fargo
Gabe Hajde
$43
Underweight
Maintained
10 Jul 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 10 articles about IP published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Business Wire
9 days ago
Heritage Distilling Introduces IP Strategy, Reflecting New Focus on $IP Token Treasury Strategy and the $80 Trillion Intellectual Property Economy
GIG HARBOR, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CASK--Heritage Distilling Holding Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASK) (“Heritage” or the “Company”) today announced its “IP Strategy,” reflecting the first of many steps in its imminent evolution into a public-market vehicle centered on the accumulation of $IP tokens, the native token of the Story network. As part of this strategy, Heritage will be supported by an experienced advisory and governance team. Key figures that are expected to join Heritage include Phil Blows,.
Heritage Distilling Introduces IP Strategy, Reflecting New Focus on $IP Token Treasury Strategy and the $80 Trillion Intellectual Property Economy
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
14 days ago
International Paper Company (IP) Presents At Jefferies Mining And Industrials Conference 2025 Transcript
International Paper Company (NYSE:IP ) Jefferies Mining and Industrials Conference 2025 September 4, 2025 8:10 AM EDT Company Participants Andrew Silvernail - CEO & Chairman Conference Call Participants Philip Ng - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Presentation Philip Ng Senior Research Analyst & Equity Analyst All right, guys. I'm Phil Ng, Jefferies Paper and Packaging analyst.
International Paper Company (IP) Presents At Jefferies Mining And Industrials Conference 2025 Transcript
Positive
Seeking Alpha
19 days ago
Why I'm Buying International Paper Despite Its Premium Valuation
International Paper Company's transformation into a pure-play packaging leader, with strategic acquisitions and divestitures, positions it for stronger pricing power and stable demand. Despite current valuation appearing expensive, rapid earnings growth and operational improvements could drive multiple normalization and significant upside by 2027. Operational execution is improving for IP, with cost savings, better delivery metrics, and a robust U.S. business offsetting European headwinds and transition pains.
Why I'm Buying International Paper Despite Its Premium Valuation
Neutral
Business Wire
24 days 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.
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
Neutral
PRNewsWire
27 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.
Kraton and International Paper Execute Strategic Continuity of Services Agreement
Positive
Reuters
28 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.
International Paper to sell cellulose fibers unit for $1.5 billion
Neutral
Business Wire
28 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.
Riverdale Mill Supply Agreement Update
Neutral
PRNewsWire
28 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.
AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS TO ACQUIRE INTERNATIONAL PAPER'S GLOBAL CELLULOSE FIBERS BUSINESS
Neutral
PRNewsWire
28 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.
International Paper Announces Strategic Changes
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month 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.
New Strong Sell Stocks for August 19th
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