Research Analysts Set Expectations for IP FY2025 Earnings

International Paper (NYSE:IP) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research reduced their FY2025 EPS estimates for shares of International Paper in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, February 12th. Zacks Research analyst M. Das now expects that the basic materials company will post earnings of $2.70 per share for the year, down from their previous estimate of $2.74. 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 Q4 2025 earnings at $0.81 EPS and Q4 2026 earnings at $0.97 EPS.

A number of other research firms also recently weighed in on IP. Royal Bank of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $64.00 price target on shares of International Paper in a research note on Friday, January 31st. Truist Financial reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $64.00 target price (down from $65.00) on shares of International Paper in a research report on Friday, January 31st. Bank of America started coverage on shares of International Paper in a research report on Thursday, February 13th. They issued a “neutral” rating for the company. Finally, BNP Paribas downgraded International Paper from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $48.20 price objective on the stock. in a report on Wednesday, November 13th. One equities 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 assigned a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, International Paper has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $51.88.

International Paper Stock Performance

IP opened at $57.26 on Monday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $55.46 and its 200-day simple moving average is $52.41. The company has a current ratio of 1.49, a quick ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. The stock has a market cap of $19.89 billion, a PE ratio of 36.47 and a beta of 1.02. International Paper has a 1 year low of $33.16 and a 1 year high of $60.36.

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

Institutional Trading of International Paper

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Alpine Global Management LLC bought a new position in International Paper in the 4th quarter valued at $501,000. Vise Technologies Inc. bought a new position in International Paper in the fourth quarter valued at about $461,000. Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC acquired a new stake in International Paper in the fourth quarter worth about $221,000. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC raised its holdings in International Paper by 6.9% during the 4th quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 2,138,114 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $115,073,000 after purchasing an additional 138,395 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Waverly Advisors LLC lifted its position in International Paper by 9.9% during the 4th quarter. Waverly Advisors LLC now owns 11,498 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $619,000 after purchasing an additional 1,034 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 81.95% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at International Paper

In other International Paper news, Director Kathryn D. Sullivan sold 600 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $58.39, for a total value of $35,034.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 37,145 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,168,896.55. This trade represents a 1.59 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.

International Paper Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 17th. Investors of record on Monday, February 24th will be issued a dividend of $0.4625 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, February 24th. This represents a $1.85 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.23%. International Paper’s dividend payout ratio is 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.