International Paper
About: International Paper manufactures packaging products and cellulose fibers. It accounts for roughly one third of the North American corrugated packaging market. Though it has operations in Brazil, India, and China, more than three fourths of its sales come from North America. International Paper serves a variety of end markets, including industrial, consumer products, and manufacturing.
Employees: 37,000
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
60% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $316M | Put options by funds: $197M
39% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 379 | Existing positions reduced: 272
21% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $21.5B [Q4 2024] → $26.1B (+$4.54B) [Q1 2025]
1% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 110 | Existing positions closed: 109
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 931 [Q4 2024] → 913 (-18) [Q1 2025]
21% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 14 [Q4 2024] → 11 (-3) [Q1 2025]
22.17% less ownership
Funds ownership: 115.2% [Q4 2024] → 93.03% (-22.17%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$40
13%
downside
Avg. target
$56
23%
upside
High target
$64
39%
upside
5 analyst ratings
4 positive
80%
0 neutral
0%
1 negative
20%
UBS Anojja Shah | 31%upside $60 | Buy Initiated | 4 Jun 2025 |
Wells Fargo Gabe Hajde | 13%downside $40 | Underweight Downgraded | 9 May 2025 |
Truist Securities Michael Roxland | 29%upside $59 | Buy Maintained | 22 Apr 2025 |
RBC Capital Matthew McKellar | 39%upside $64 | Outperform Reiterated | 26 Mar 2025 |
JP Morgan Detlef Winckelmann | 29%upside $59 | Overweight Initiated | 20 Mar 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 8 articles about IP published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
International Paper Shares Are Not Reflecting Ongoing Self-Help Measures
International Paper's ongoing cost-cutting and facility rationalization post-DS Smith acquisition position it for outsized profitability despite sector-wide macro headwinds. Current financials are messy due to restructuring, but margin expansion and improved sales execution signal underlying operational progress and future self-help upside. Free cash flow is temporarily depressed by one-time integration costs, but management guidance and cost improvements support a strong rebound in 2025 and beyond.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
IP Eyes Salt Lake City to Build New Sustainable Packaging Facility
International Paper eyes Salt Lake City for a new high-tech sustainable packaging plant, expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
International Paper to Explore Building a New State-of-the-Art Sustainable Packaging Facility in Salt Lake City, Utah
MEMPHIS, Tenn. , June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC), a global leader in sustainable packaging, today announced the strategic exploration of a new sustainable packaging facility in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Hitachi Digital Services Partners with DS Smith to transform its Integration Platform to Drive Digital Innovation
DALLAS , May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hitachi Digital Services, the digital consultancy and technology services subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), announced a strategic partnership with DS Smith to modernize its integration platform and accelerate digital transformation.
Negative
Reuters
3 weeks ago
International Paper to close 5 sites in UK, putting 300 jobs at risk
International Paper said on Friday it will close five packaging sites in Britain, cutting around 300 jobs, citing tough industry conditions.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Jimmy Bullock Receives the Dr. Sharon Haines Memorial Award for Innovation and Leadership in Sustainability
MINNEAPOLIS, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and International Paper, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, are proud to announce the recipient of the 2025 Dr. Sharon Haines Memorial Award for Innovation and Leadership in Sustainability. Jimmy Bullock, Senior Vice President, Forest Sustainability at Resource Management Service, LLC (RMS), was presented with the award at the SFI Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for his lifelong dedication to collaborative conservation and sustainable forest management.
Neutral
WSJ
4 weeks ago
International Paper Is on a Quest to Build a Better Cardboard Box
Andy Silvernail was looking for a business that needed to be transformed in a big way when he agreed to lead the 127-year-old company.
Positive
The Motley Fool
4 weeks ago
Should Dividend Stock Investors Buy International Paper Stock?
International Paper (IP 0.56%) should benefit from the rising share of e-commerce spending.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
International Paper Declares Quarterly Dividend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. , May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4625 per share for the period from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025, inclusive, on the common stock, par value $1.00, of the Company, payable on June 13, 2025, to holders of record at the close of business on May 23, 2025.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
International Paper Announces Facility Alignment in the Rio Grande Valley as Part of Strategic Growth Initiative in North America
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) today announced the consolidation of its operations in the Rio Grande Valley to better serve customers.
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