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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 $59.50, with a high of $60.00 and a low of $59.00. This represents a 7.21% increase from the last price of $55.50.

$30 $36 $42 $48 $54 $60 High: $60 Avg: $59.5 Low: $59 Last Closed Price: $55.5

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%), 13 Buy (44.83%), 6 Hold (20.69%), 10 Sell (34.48%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 29 0 10 6 13 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

IP Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockInternational Paper7.21%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 27.59%
IndustryPackaging & Containers Stocks 14.72%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-25
Avg Price Target-$59.50$58.80
Last Closing Price$55.50$55.50$55.50
Upside/Downside-7.21%5.95%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jul, 252641114
Jun, 252541113
May, 25255-113
Apr, 25254-213
Mar, 25145-212
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
May 28, 2025Truist Financial$59.00$47.7223.64%6.31%
May 05, 2025Mark WeintraubSeaport Global$60.00$44.2735.53%8.11%
Nov 01, 2024Philip NgJefferies$66.00$55.7718.34%18.92%
Oct 15, 2024Michael RoxlandTruist Financial$57.00$48.0818.55%2.70%
Aug 14, 2024David ColemanArgus Research$52.00$46.1212.75%-6.31%
Jul 25, 2024Matthew McKellarRBC Capital$56.00$45.5922.83%0.90%
Jul 25, 2024Gabe HajdeWells Fargo$45.00$46.28-2.77%-18.92%
Jun 28, 2024Mark WeintraubSeaport Global$52.00$43.2520.23%-6.31%
May 30, 2024Michael RoxlandTruist Financial$52.00$44.0418.07%-6.31%
May 30, 2024Gabe HajdeWells Fargo$41.00$44.40-7.66%-26.13%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jul 10, 2025Wells FargoUnderweightUnderweighthold
May 05, 2025Seaport GlobalBuyBuyhold
Nov 01, 2024JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Oct 07, 2024Wells FargoEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Aug 14, 2024Wells FargoBuyBuyhold
Jul 25, 2024RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 25, 2024Wells FargoEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Jun 27, 2024Wells FargoBuyBuyhold
May 30, 2024Wells FargoEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
May 23, 2024Truist FinancialBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$0 $1 $2 $3 $4 $5 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$0.59$2.08$4.79$0.87-----
Avg Forecast$2.63$4.10$3.71$2.10$1.14$3.04$3.93$4.12$4.34
High Forecast$2.69$4.18$3.83$2.11$1.24$3.25$4.56$4.14$4.54
Low Forecast$2.58$4.01$3.65$2.09$1.10$2.75$3.64$4.10$4.23
Surprise %-77.57%-49.27%29.11%-58.57%-----

Revenue Forecast

$19B $20B $21B $22B $23B $24B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$20.58B$19.36B$21.16B$18.92B$18.62B----
Avg Forecast$20.64B$21.72B$21.26B$18.99B$18.80B$19.72B$20.50B$21.07B$22.84B
High Forecast$20.95B$22.04B$21.76B$19.09B$18.89B$20.34B$20.51B$21.82B$23.66B
Low Forecast$20.28B$21.34B$20.99B$18.88B$18.75B$19.48B$20.50B$20.67B$22.41B
Surprise %-0.29%-10.84%-0.48%-0.38%-0.96%----

Net Income Forecast

$0 $500M $1B $2B $2B $3B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$482.00M$811.00M$1.50B$288.00M$562.00M----
Avg Forecast$350.14M$1.74B$1.80B$302.00M$420.00M$1.09B$1.40B$1.44B$1.52B
High Forecast$458.20M$2.09B$2.16B$362.40M$432.42M$1.13B$1.59B$1.45B$1.59B
Low Forecast$242.07M$1.39B$1.44B$241.60M$383.96M$959.50M$1.27B$1.43B$1.48B
Surprise %37.66%-53.44%-16.29%-4.64%33.81%----

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, 13 Buy, 6 Hold, 10 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 $59.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $59 at the low end to $60 at the high end, suggesting a potential 7.21% change from the previous closing price of $55.5.

How does International Paper stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

International Paper's stock forecast shows a 7.21% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (27.59%) and underperforming the packaging & containers stocks industry (14.72%).

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

  • July 2025: 14.29% Strong Buy, 42.86% Buy, 28.57% Hold, 7.14% Sell, 7.14% Strong Sell.
  • June 2025: 15.38% Strong Buy, 38.46% Buy, 30.77% Hold, 7.69% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.
  • May 2025: 15.38% Strong Buy, 38.46% Buy, 38.46% Hold, 0% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.

What is International Paper’s EPS forecast?

International Paper's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $3.04, marking a 0% decrease from the reported $0 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $3.93 in 2026, $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 2025 is $19.72B, reflecting a 5.90% increase from the reported $18.62B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $20.5B, followed by $21.07B for 2027, 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 2025 stands at $1.09B, representing an 94.32% increase from the reported $562M in 2024. Projections indicate $1.4B in 2026, $1.44B in 2027, and $1.52B in 2028.