Q1 EPS Estimate for International Paper Lifted by Analyst

International Paper (NYSE:IP) – Zacks Research upped their Q1 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of International Paper in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, February 12th. Zacks Research analyst M. Das now forecasts that the basic materials company will post earnings per share of $0.37 for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $0.34. 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 Q2 2025 earnings at $0.68 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $0.84 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.70 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.83 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.98 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $3.48 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $4.00 EPS.

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

Other equities analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Truist Financial restated a “buy” rating and issued a $64.00 price objective (down previously from $65.00) on shares of International Paper in a research note on Friday, January 31st. Bank of America started coverage on International Paper in a research report on Thursday. They issued a “neutral” rating for the company. Royal Bank of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $64.00 price target on shares of International Paper in a research report on Friday, January 31st. Finally, BNP Paribas cut International Paper from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $48.20 price objective for the company. in a research note on Wednesday, November 13th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have given a hold rating, five have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $51.88.

International Paper Trading Up 1.8 %

NYSE IP opened at $55.59 on Friday. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $55.48 and its 200 day moving average price is $52.17. International Paper has a 12 month low of $33.16 and a 12 month high of $60.36. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 1.49 and a quick ratio of 1.08. The company has a market capitalization of $19.31 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.41 and a beta of 1.02.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On International Paper

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in IP. Brooklyn Investment Group purchased a new position in shares of International Paper during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Sierra Ocean LLC acquired a new stake in International Paper in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Centricity Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in International Paper during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Ashton Thomas Securities LLC acquired a new position in International Paper during the 3rd quarter worth $28,000. Finally, Legacy Investment Solutions LLC bought a new stake in shares of International Paper in the 3rd quarter worth about $28,000. 81.95% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity at International Paper

In related news, Director Kathryn D. Sullivan sold 600 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $58.39, for a total transaction of $35,034.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 37,145 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,168,896.55. This trade represents a 1.59 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.

International Paper Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 17th. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 24th will be paid a $0.4625 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, February 24th. This represents a $1.85 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.33%. International Paper’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 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.