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International Paper

NYSE: IP · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS

$33.58
-1.29% today

Updated 2026-04-29

Market cap
$17.78B
P/E ratio
P/S ratio
0.75x
EPS (TTM)
$-5.61
Dividend yield
5.44%
52W range
$32 – $54
Volume
6.7M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

55
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
6.0
Growth
B
4.3
Quality
C
3.5
Profitability
D
3.7
Valuation
D
2/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
1.0
Altman Z-Score
Distress
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →200 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$42.70
+27.16%
12-Month target
Intrinsic (DCF)
$36.84
Margin of safety
-33.52%
3 Strong Buy5 Buy5 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

X-Ray snapshot

Strengths
+ Free cash flow $255.00M — positive
+ Revenue growth 53.10% QoQ
Risks
- Piotroski 2/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 1.03 — distress zone
- Thin margins at -14.90%
- 33.52% above intrinsic value

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM
Revenue$21.16B$18.92B$18.62B$24.90B$23.63B
Net income$1.50B$302.00M$557.00M$-3.52B$-2.38B
EPS$-5.61
Free cash flow$1.24B$692.00M$757.00M$-159.00M$255.00M
Profit margin7.11%1.60%2.99%-14.12%-14.90%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-04-01LOEFFLER, LANCESale2,703$35.70
2026-04-01HAMIC, WILLIAM THOMASSale12,666$35.70
2026-04-01GOUGHNOUR, HOLLY G.Sale1,273$35.70

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
IP$17.78B556.03.53.74.3-33.52%Buy
AMZN$2.84T596.76.53.36.0-64.93%Buy
TSLA$1.41T336.74.02.07.5-43.10%Avoid
BABA$336.63B504.06.08.05.8+72.91%Buy
HD$334.56B452.77.53.35.8-33.12%Hold
TM$250.66B535.35.06.35.0Buy

Smart narrative

International Paper trades at $33.58. Our Smart Value Score of 55/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 2/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.03, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $23.63B. with profit margins at -14.90%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $36.84.

Frequently asked questions

What is International Paper's stock price?
International Paper (IP) trades at $33.58.
Is International Paper overvalued?
Smart Value Score 55/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $36.84.
What is the price target of International Paper (IP)?
The analyst target price is $42.70, representing +27.2% upside from the current price of $33.58.
What is the intrinsic value of International Paper (IP)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $36.84, a -33.5% margin of safety versus $33.58.
What is International Paper's revenue?
TTM revenue is $23.63B.
Piotroski F-Score?
2/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.03 — distress.

Company info

SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryPACKAGING & CONTAINERS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio0.75x
ROE-24.70%
Beta1.10
50D MA$37.86
200D MA$42.69
Shares out0.53B
Float0.53B
Short ratio
Avg volume6.7M

Performance

1 week+0.12%
1 month-5.94%
3 months-13.90%
YTD-14.75%
1 year
3 years
5 years