International Paper (NYSE:IP) Stock

International Paper

International Paper manufactures packaging products and cellulose fibers. It accounts for roughly one third of the North American corrugated packaging market. Though it has operations in Brazil, India, and China, more than three fourths of its sales come from North America. International Paper serves a variety of end markets, including industrial, consumer products, and manufacturing.

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International Paper (NYSE: IP) will close several facilities, including the Red River mill in Louisiana and plants in Phoenix, Hazleton, and St. Louis. The closures will impact 674 employees.

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On Thursday, International Paper Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IP#NYSE">IP</a>) announced the permanent closure of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43694166/international-paper-announces-facility-closures" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">several facilities, affecting jobs</a>.
The company is planning to permanently shut down multiple facilities, such as its Red River containerboard mill in Campti, Louisiana, a recycling plant in Phoenix, Arizona, a box plant in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, and a sheet feeder operation in St. Louis, Missouri.
All these sites are set to halt production by April 2025. International Paper stated that the shutdown of the Red River mill will cut the company&#8217;s containerboard output by approximately 800,000 tons per year.
This major reduction will affect both hourly and salaried staff, with 495 hourly workers and 179 salaried employees being impacted across all four locations.
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The company has pledged to help ease the transition by providing outplacement services, mental health resources, and, where applicable, severance packages.
&#8220;The decision to close any facility is difficult because of the impact on our team members, their families and the surrounding communities,&#8221; said&nbsp;Tom Hamic, executive vice president and president, North American Packaging Solutions, International Paper.
The company employs over 65,000 individuals and operates in more than 30 countries. International Paper reported net sales of $18.6 billion for 2024.
In 2025, International Paper completed the acquisition of DS Smith, strengthening its position in the expanding <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43405751" rel="noreferrer noopener">North American and EMEA markets.</a>
Price Action: IP shares are trading higher by 1.32% at $56.17 in premarket at the last check Friday.
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The combination brings together the best of both companies to accelerate growth, improve profitability and serve customers all over the world from operations in more than 30 countries. Together with DS Smith, International Paper will be a great place to work with colleagues who value excellence, ethics and safety above all else.
"With a stronger portfolio of sustainable packaging solutions, the combination of International Paper and DS Smith enhances our offerings, increases innovation and expands our geographic reach," said Andy Silvernail, International Paper Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We will bring together the capabilities and expertise of two experienced teams, with similar cultures to create the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions."

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RBC Capital analyst Matthew McKellar reiterates International Paper (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IP#NYSE">IP</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $64 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on International Paper, Maintains $64 Price Target

International Paper's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IP#NYSE">IP</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.65% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 46.23 million shares sold short, which is 18.02% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 11.15 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>International Paper Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738344616_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for International Paper has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing International Paper's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, International Paper's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.95%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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International Paper shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q4 financial results.

International Paper (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IP#NYSE">IP</a>) reported quarterly adjusted losses of $(0.02) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.05 by 140 percent. This is a 104.88 percent decrease over earnings of $0.41 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $4.58 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $4.74 billion by 3.47 percent. This is a 0.46 percent decrease over sales of $4.60 billion the same period last year.

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Earnings Scheduled For January 30, 2025

Truist Securities analyst Michael Roxland maintains International Paper (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IP#NYSE">IP</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $61 to $65.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on International Paper, Raises Price Target to $65

International Paper's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IP#NYSE">IP</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.77% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 48.61 million shares sold short, which is 18.95% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 14.88 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>International Paper Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735655420_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for International Paper has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing International Paper's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, International Paper's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.08%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

International Paper shares are trading higher amid sympathy with Packaging after a rumor suggested the company is increasing its prices.

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International Paper (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IP#NYSE">IP</a>) has been analyzed by 4 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for International Paper, presenting an average target of $58.5, a high estimate of $64.00, and a low estimate of $52.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 4.46% increase from the previous average price target of $56.00.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730484142_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive International Paper. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Matthew McKellar</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Roxland</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Roxland</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Coleman</td>
<td>Argus Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to International Paper. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of International Paper compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of International Paper's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IP/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on International Paper analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into International Paper's Background</h2>
International Paper manufactures packaging products and cellulose fibers. It accounts for roughly one third of the North American corrugated packaging market. Though it has operations in Brazil, India, and China, more than three fourths of its sales come from North America. International Paper serves a variety of end markets, including industrial, consumer products, and manufacturing.
<h3>Key Indicators: International Paper's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining International Paper's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 1.11% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 10.52%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): International Paper's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 5.91%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): International Paper's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 2.16%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: International Paper's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.68.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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