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International Paper Company

IPNYSEConsumer DiscretionaryPackaging & Containers

$34.05Today:- (-)1Y −26.79%

As of Oct 16, 2026 close

Market cap
$18.06B
P/E (TTM)
-
Forward P/E
-
Dividend yield
5.43%
52-week range
$29.26$50.25
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
5.46M

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 10 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 10 unique analysts
(16 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$46.67
+37.06% 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)

Matt McKellar
RBC Capital
BuyMaintains
$52.00
Michael Roxland
Truist
BuyMaintains
$49.00 → $41.00
Gabrial Hajde
Wells Fargo
BuyReiterates
$46.00 → $42.00
Anojja Shah
UBS
HoldMaintains
$47.00 → $35.00
Anthony Pettinari
Citi
BuyMaintains
$48.00 → $47.00
Anthony Pettinari
Citi
BuyReiterates
$48.00 → $47.00
Alexandra Yates
Argus Research
BuyReiterates
$45.00
Alexandra Yates
Argus Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
$45.00
Detlef Winckelmann
JP Morgan
BuyReiterates
$61.00 → $62.00
Michael Roxland
Truist
BuyReiterates
$49.00
George Staphos
BofA Securities
BuyUpgrades
$48.00 → $46.00
Hillary Cacanando
Deutsche Bank
BuyDowngrades
$39.00 → $50.00
Gabrial Hajde
Wells Fargo
BuyReiterates
$42.00 → $46.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Matt McKellar
RBC Capital
BuyReiterates
$48.00 → $52.00
Matt McKellar
RBC Capital
BuyReiterates
$48.00 → $52.00

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 17, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for IP?

The analyst consensus rating for IP is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 10 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for IP?

The average 12-month price target for IP is $46.67, representing an upside of 37.1% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $34.05.

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.