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International Paper Company
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International Paper Company (IP) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for International Paper Company stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 9 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 9 unique analysts
(11 total ratings in last 90 days)
Medium Confidence5.0:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$46.29
33.06% Upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest IP Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

David Bartosiak
Zacks Equity Research
SellInitiates Coverage
-
Hillary Cacanando
Deutsche Bank
HoldInitiates
$38.00
Gabe Hajde
Wells Fargo
HoldMaintains
$40.00 $38.00
George Staphos
BofA Securities
BuyMaintains
$53.00
Anojja Shah
UBS
HoldDowngrades
$51.00 $44.00
Anthony Pettinari
Citi
Strong BuyMaintains
$46.00 $47.00
Gabe Hajde
Wells Fargo
HoldUpgrades
$36.00 $40.00
Matthew McKellar
RBC Capital
BuyMaintains
$55.00 $54.00
Rob Williams
The Motley Fool
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Anojja Shah
UBS
Strong BuyMaintains
$53.00 $51.00
Michael Roxland
Truist
Strong BuyMaintains
$47.00 $50.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for IP?

The analyst consensus rating for IP is "Buy" based on 9 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for IP?

The average 12-month price target for IP is $46.29, representing an upside of 33.1% from the current price of $34.79.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.