International Paper Company (IP) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
IP Stock Forecast
International Paper Company stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $58.10 (represents a 0.45% upside from IP’s last price of $57.84) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 24 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
IP Price Target
The average price target for International Paper Company (IP) is $58.10 based on 1-year price targets from 24 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $80.00 to $43.00. This represents a potential 0.45% upside from IP's last price of $57.84.
IP Analyst Ratings
According to 24 Wall Street analysts, International Paper Company's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for IP stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 13 'Buy' (54.17%), 10 'Hold' (41.67%), 1 'Sell' (4.17%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
International Paper Company Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2024 | Philip Ng | Jefferies | $66.00 | $55.77 | 18.34% | 14.11% |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Michael Roxland | Truist Financial | $57.00 | $48.08 | 18.55% | -1.45% |
| Aug 14, 2024 | David Coleman | Argus Research | $52.00 | $46.12 | 12.75% | -10.10% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Matthew McKellar | RBC Capital | $56.00 | $45.59 | 22.83% | -3.18% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Gabe Hajde | Wells Fargo | $45.00 | $46.28 | -2.77% | -22.20% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Mark Weintraub | Seaport Global | $52.00 | $43.25 | 20.23% | -10.10% |
| May 30, 2024 | Michael Roxland | Truist Financial | $52.00 | $44.04 | 18.07% | -10.10% |
| May 30, 2024 | Gabe Hajde | Wells Fargo | $41.00 | $44.40 | -7.66% | -29.11% |
| May 23, 2024 | Philip Ng | Jefferies | $57.00 | $42.10 | 35.39% | -1.45% |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Scott Heleniak | RBC Capital | $43.00 | $35.80 | 20.11% | -25.66% |
The latest International Paper Company stock forecast, released on Nov 01, 2024 by Philip Ng from Jefferies, set a price target of $66.00, which represents a 18.34% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($55.77), and a 14.11% increase from IP last price ($57.84).
International Paper Company Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| Avg Price Target | $66.00 | $61.50 | $52.10 |
| Last Closing Price | $57.84 | $57.84 | $57.84 |
| Upside/Downside | 14.11% | 6.33% | -9.92% |
In the current month, the average price target of International Paper Company stock is $66.00, according to 1 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 14.11% increase as opposed to International Paper Company's last price of $57.84. This month's average price target is up 7.32% compared to last quarter, and up 26.68% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2024 | Jefferies | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Oct 07, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Truist Financial | Underperform | Underperform | Hold |
| Jul 25, 2024 | RBC Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| May 30, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| May 23, 2024 | Truist Financial | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| May 23, 2024 | Jefferies | Hold | Buy | Upgrade |
International Paper Company's last stock rating was published by Jefferies on Nov 01, 2024. The company gave IP a "Buy" rating, the same as its previous rate.
International Paper Company Financial Forecast
International Paper Company Revenue Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | Mar 19 | Mar 18 | Mar 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $4.60B | $4.61B | $4.68B | $5.02B | $5.13B | $5.40B | $5.39B | $5.24B | $2.67B | $5.71B | $5.62B | $5.36B | $5.24B | $5.12B | $4.87B | $5.35B | $5.50B | $5.57B | $5.67B | $5.64B | $5.62B | $5.51B |
| Avg Forecast | $4.86B | $4.95B | $4.89B | $4.78B | $4.74B | $4.70B | $4.78B | $4.56B | $4.67B | $4.81B | $4.90B | $4.98B | $5.19B | $5.35B | $5.35B | $5.02B | $5.06B | $5.84B | $5.62B | $5.34B | $5.30B | $5.08B | $4.98B | $5.28B | $5.58B | $5.61B | $5.76B | $5.73B | $5.32B | $4.79B |
| High Forecast | $4.92B | $5.01B | $4.94B | $4.81B | $4.78B | $4.70B | $4.83B | $4.61B | $4.77B | $4.99B | $4.95B | $5.04B | $5.25B | $5.35B | $5.35B | $5.02B | $5.06B | $5.84B | $5.62B | $5.34B | $5.30B | $5.08B | $4.98B | $5.28B | $5.58B | $5.61B | $5.76B | $5.73B | $6.39B | $5.75B |
| Low Forecast | $4.83B | $4.92B | $4.85B | $4.76B | $4.71B | $4.70B | $4.74B | $4.52B | $4.56B | $4.64B | $4.86B | $4.95B | $5.15B | $5.35B | $5.35B | $5.02B | $5.06B | $5.84B | $5.62B | $5.34B | $5.30B | $5.08B | $4.98B | $5.28B | $5.58B | $5.61B | $5.76B | $5.73B | $4.26B | $3.83B |
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.98% | 0.96% | 0.96% | 1.01% | 0.99% | 1.01% | 1.01% | 1.04% | 0.53% | 0.98% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 0.99% | 1.01% | 0.98% | 1.01% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.98% | 0.99% | 1.06% | 1.15% |
International Paper Company's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 2 analysts is $4.56B, with a low forecast of $4.52B, and a high forecast of $4.61B. IP's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -1.00% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $4.60B (Dec 23).
International Paper Company EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | Mar 19 | Mar 18 | Mar 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $415.00M | $548.00M | $558.00M | $524.00M | $704.00M | $774.00M | $852.00M | $646.00M | $297.00M | $1.45B | $957.00M | $881.00M | $652.00M | $722.00M | $801.00M | $439.00M | $939.00M | $985.00M | $918.00M | $1.03B | $1.32B | $824.00M |
| Avg Forecast | $633.86M | $645.79M | $637.44M | $622.67M | $617.24M | $612.41M | $622.66M | $562.60M | $609.22M | $626.36M | $638.26M | $511.46M | $367.08M | $768.48M | $769.06M | $464.96M | $726.83M | $838.70M | $808.25M | $682.06M | $762.03M | $730.24M | $714.91M | $296.07M | $801.21M | $805.52M | $828.20M | $802.85M | $1.25B | $765.14M |
| High Forecast | $640.83M | $652.88M | $644.44M | $626.58M | $622.47M | $612.62M | $629.50M | $675.12M | $622.21M | $650.41M | $645.27M | $613.75M | $440.49M | $768.48M | $769.06M | $557.95M | $726.83M | $838.70M | $808.25M | $818.48M | $762.03M | $730.24M | $714.91M | $355.28M | $801.21M | $805.52M | $828.20M | $963.42M | $1.50B | $918.17M |
| Low Forecast | $628.99M | $640.81M | $632.53M | $620.06M | $613.32M | $612.21M | $617.87M | $450.08M | $594.93M | $604.77M | $633.34M | $409.17M | $293.66M | $768.48M | $769.06M | $371.97M | $726.83M | $838.70M | $808.25M | $545.65M | $762.03M | $730.24M | $714.91M | $236.86M | $801.21M | $805.52M | $828.20M | $642.28M | $998.94M | $612.11M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.68% | 0.87% | 0.87% | 1.02% | 1.92% | 1.01% | 1.11% | 1.39% | 0.41% | 1.72% | 1.18% | 1.29% | 0.86% | 0.99% | 1.12% | 1.48% | 1.17% | 1.22% | 1.11% | 1.28% | 1.06% | 1.08% |
2 analysts predict IP's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $562.60M, with a high of $675.12M and a low of $450.08M. This is 35.57% upper than International Paper Company's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $415.00M.
International Paper Company Net Income Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | Mar 19 | Mar 18 | Mar 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $-265.00M | $165.00M | $222.00M | $172.00M | $174.00M | $951.00M | $511.00M | $267.00M | $-589.00M | $864.00M | $432.00M | $349.00M | $153.00M | $204.00M | $266.00M | $-141.00M | $165.00M | $344.00M | $292.00M | $424.00M | $729.00M | $209.00M |
| Avg Forecast | $326.89M | $320.71M | $281.84M | $187.30M | $-27.39M | $91.22M | $145.60M | $258.01M | $120.96M | $204.32M | $133.15M | $234.55M | $132.25M | $426.03M | $379.76M | $213.23M | $314.00M | $502.98M | $354.43M | $270.19M | $271.38M | $159.89M | $129.84M | $-95.09M | $339.12M | $330.51M | $332.75M | $330.81M | $688.04M | $194.07M |
| High Forecast | $331.56M | $325.29M | $285.86M | $222.98M | $17.30M | $92.52M | $147.68M | $309.61M | $128.08M | $221.94M | $135.05M | $281.46M | $158.70M | $437.34M | $393.56M | $255.88M | $314.00M | $502.98M | $355.59M | $324.23M | $271.38M | $159.89M | $129.84M | $-76.07M | $339.12M | $330.51M | $332.75M | $396.98M | $825.65M | $232.89M |
| Low Forecast | $323.62M | $317.50M | $279.02M | $138.25M | $-66.31M | $90.31M | $144.14M | $206.41M | $117.40M | $186.71M | $131.81M | $187.64M | $105.80M | $414.73M | $365.97M | $170.58M | $314.00M | $502.98M | $353.26M | $216.15M | $271.38M | $159.89M | $129.84M | $-114.11M | $339.12M | $330.51M | $332.75M | $264.65M | $550.44M | $155.26M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -2.19% | 0.81% | 1.67% | 0.73% | 1.32% | 2.23% | 1.35% | 1.25% | -1.88% | 1.72% | 1.22% | 1.29% | 0.56% | 1.28% | 2.05% | 1.48% | 0.49% | 1.04% | 0.88% | 1.28% | 1.06% | 1.08% |
International Paper Company's average Quarter net income forecast for Dec 23 is $120.96M, with a range of $117.40M to $128.08M. IP's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -26.69% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $165.00M (Sep 23).
International Paper Company SG&A Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | Mar 19 | Mar 18 | Mar 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $357.00M | $668.00M | $336.00M | $803.00M | $761.00M | $808.00M | $742.00M | $765.00M | $302.00M | $880.00M | $880.00M | $1.13B | $1.22B | $1.10B | $1.03B | $825.00M | $837.00M | $782.00M | $786.00M | $802.00M | $787.00M | $801.00M |
| Avg Forecast | $718.90M | $732.42M | $722.95M | $706.20M | $700.05M | $694.57M | $706.19M | $548.27M | $690.95M | $710.39M | $723.88M | $498.43M | $373.26M | $790.63M | $791.22M | $453.12M | $747.77M | $862.87M | $831.55M | $873.29M | $783.99M | $751.29M | $735.52M | $556.40M | $824.31M | $828.74M | $852.07M | $625.74M | $742.79M | $743.79M |
| High Forecast | $726.80M | $740.47M | $730.89M | $710.65M | $705.98M | $694.81M | $713.95M | $657.92M | $705.69M | $737.66M | $731.83M | $598.11M | $447.91M | $790.63M | $791.22M | $543.74M | $747.77M | $862.87M | $831.55M | $1.05B | $783.99M | $751.29M | $735.52M | $667.67M | $824.31M | $828.74M | $852.07M | $750.88M | $891.34M | $892.54M |
| Low Forecast | $713.37M | $726.78M | $717.39M | $703.24M | $695.60M | $694.34M | $700.76M | $438.62M | $674.75M | $685.90M | $718.31M | $398.74M | $298.61M | $790.63M | $791.22M | $362.49M | $747.77M | $862.87M | $831.55M | $698.63M | $783.99M | $751.29M | $735.52M | $445.12M | $824.31M | $828.74M | $852.07M | $500.59M | $594.23M | $595.03M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.52% | 0.94% | 0.46% | 1.61% | 2.04% | 1.02% | 0.94% | 1.69% | 0.40% | 1.02% | 1.06% | 1.29% | 1.56% | 1.46% | 1.40% | 1.48% | 1.02% | 0.94% | 0.92% | 1.28% | 1.06% | 1.08% |
International Paper Company's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $548.27M, based on 2 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $438.62M to $657.92M. The forecast indicates a 53.58% rise compared to IP last annual SG&A of $357.00M (Dec 23).
International Paper Company EPS Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | Mar 19 | Mar 18 | Mar 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $-0.77 | $0.47 | $0.64 | $0.49 | $0.49 | $2.66 | $1.39 | $0.71 | $-1.54 | $2.23 | $1.10 | $0.89 | $0.39 | $0.52 | $0.67 | $-0.36 | $0.42 | $0.88 | $0.73 | $1.06 | $1.76 | $0.51 |
| Avg Forecast | $0.93 | $0.91 | $0.80 | $0.53 | $-0.08 | $0.26 | $0.41 | $0.22 | $0.34 | $0.58 | $0.38 | $0.45 | $0.69 | $1.21 | $1.08 | $0.52 | $0.89 | $1.43 | $1.00 | $0.57 | $0.77 | $0.45 | $0.37 | $0.41 | $0.96 | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.86 | $0.84 | $0.52 |
| High Forecast | $0.94 | $0.92 | $0.81 | $0.63 | $0.05 | $0.26 | $0.42 | $0.22 | $0.36 | $0.63 | $0.38 | $0.46 | $0.70 | $1.24 | $1.12 | $0.52 | $0.89 | $1.43 | $1.01 | $0.57 | $0.77 | $0.45 | $0.37 | $0.41 | $0.96 | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.86 | $1.01 | $0.62 |
| Low Forecast | $0.92 | $0.90 | $0.79 | $0.39 | $-0.19 | $0.26 | $0.41 | $0.22 | $0.33 | $0.53 | $0.37 | $0.45 | $0.68 | $1.18 | $1.04 | $0.52 | $0.89 | $1.43 | $1.00 | $0.57 | $0.77 | $0.45 | $0.37 | $0.41 | $0.96 | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.86 | $0.67 | $0.42 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -2.25% | 0.81% | 1.70% | 1.08% | 0.71% | 2.20% | 1.29% | 1.36% | -1.73% | 1.57% | 1.09% | 1.55% | 0.51% | 1.15% | 1.82% | -0.87% | 0.44% | 0.94% | 0.77% | 1.23% | 2.10% | 0.98% |
According to 4 Wall Street analysts, International Paper Company's projected average Quarter EPS for Dec 23 is $0.34, with a low estimate of $0.33 and a high estimate of $0.36. This represents a -27.17% decrease compared to IP previous annual EPS of $0.47 (Sep 23).
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