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International Paper (IP) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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IP Stock Forecast

International Paper (IP) stock forecast, based on 29 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $50.14, with a high of $61.00 and a low of $46.00. This represents a 44.75% increase from the last price of $34.64.

$30 $37 $44 $51 $58 $65 High: $61 Avg: $50.14 Low: $46 Last Closed Price: $34.64

IP Stock Rating

International Paper stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 29 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 16 Buy (55.17%), 6 Hold (20.69%), 7 Sell (24.14%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 29 0 7 6 16 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

IP Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockInternational Paper44.75%
SectorBasic Materials Stocks 11.06%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1927
Avg Price Target$46.00$48.78$48.70
Last Closing Price$34.64$34.64$34.64
Upside/Downside32.79%40.82%40.59%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Sep, 26363--12
Aug, 26363-113
Jul, 26264--12
Jun, 26363--12
May, 26345--12
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Aug 12, 2026Seaport Global$46.00$41.3211.33%32.79%
Jul 31, 2026Matthew McKellarRBC Capital$52.00$41.2526.06%50.12%
Jul 31, 2026UBS$47.00$42.2911.14%35.68%
Jul 31, 2026Wells Fargo$46.00$43.156.60%32.79%
Jul 31, 2026Michael RoxlandTruist Financial$49.00$43.1513.56%41.45%
Jul 31, 2026Hillary CacanandoDeutsche Bank$50.00$43.1515.87%44.34%
Jul 28, 2026Loop Capital Markets$61.00$42.4143.83%76.10%
Jul 15, 2026Michael RoxlandTruist Financial$46.00$37.3723.09%32.79%
Jul 09, 2026Wells Fargo$42.00$36.6714.54%21.25%
May 04, 2026Wells Fargo$39.00$31.7622.80%12.59%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Aug 12, 2026Seaport GlobalBuyBuyhold
Jul 31, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 31, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 31, 2026Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 31, 2026Deutsche BankBuyBuyupgrade
Jul 09, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Jul 09, 2026Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
May 04, 2026Wells FargoUnderweightOverweightupgrade
Apr 16, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Feb 02, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-10 $-7 $-4 $-1 $2 $5 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$4.50$4.14$0.83$1.60$-6.71---
Avg Forecast$4.10$3.71$2.10$1.14$3.04$3.93$4.12$4.34
High Forecast$4.18$3.83$2.11$1.24$3.25$4.56$4.14$4.54
Low Forecast$4.01$3.65$2.09$1.10$2.75$3.64$4.10$4.23
Surprise %9.76%11.59%-60.48%40.35%-320.72%---

Revenue Forecast

$19B $20B $21B $22B $24B $25B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$19.36B$21.16B$18.92B$18.62B$24.90B---
Avg Forecast$21.72B$21.26B$18.99B$18.80B$19.72B$20.50B$21.07B$22.84B
High Forecast$22.04B$21.76B$19.09B$18.89B$20.34B$20.51B$21.82B$23.66B
Low Forecast$21.34B$20.99B$18.88B$18.75B$19.48B$20.50B$20.67B$22.41B
Surprise %-10.84%-0.48%-0.38%-0.96%26.27%---

Net Income Forecast

$-4B $-3B $-1B $-100M $1B $3B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.75B$1.50B$302.00M$557.00M$-3.52B---
Avg Forecast$1.74B$1.80B$302.00M$420.00M$1.09B$1.40B$1.44B$1.52B
High Forecast$2.09B$2.16B$362.40M$432.42M$1.13B$1.59B$1.45B$1.59B
Low Forecast$1.39B$1.44B$241.60M$383.96M$959.50M$1.27B$1.43B$1.48B
Surprise %0.58%-16.29%-32.62%-421.95%---

IP Forecast FAQ

Is International Paper stock a buy?

International Paper stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 29 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 16 Buy, 6 Hold, 7 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that International Paper is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is International Paper's price target?

International Paper's price target, set by 29 Wall Street analysts, averages $50.14 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $46 at the low end to $61 at the high end, suggesting a potential 44.75% change from the previous closing price of $34.64.

How does International Paper stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

International Paper's stock forecast shows a 44.75% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the basic materials stocks sector (11.06%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for International Paper over the past three months?

  • September 2026: 25.00% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 25.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 23.08% Strong Buy, 46.15% Buy, 23.08% Hold, 0% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.
  • July 2026: 16.67% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 33.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is International Paper’s EPS forecast?

International Paper's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $3.93, marking a -158.57% decrease from the reported $-6.71 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $4.12 in 2027, and $4.34 in 2028.

What is International Paper’s revenue forecast?

International Paper's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $20.5B, reflecting a -17.64% decrease from the reported $24.9B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $21.07B, and $22.84B for 2028.

What is International Paper’s net income forecast?

International Paper's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $1.4B, representing a -139.70% decrease from the reported $-3.516B in 2025. Projections indicate $1.44B in 2027, and $1.52B in 2028.