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

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IP Stock Forecast

International Paper stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $58.33 (represents a 0.60% upside from IP’s last price of $57.98) 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 (IP) is $58.33 based on 1-year price targets from 24 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $66.00 to $52.00. This represents a potential 0.60% upside from IP's last price of $57.98.

IP Analyst Ratings

Buy

According to 24 Wall Street analysts, International Paper'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 Price Target by Analyst

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Nov 01, 2024Philip NgJefferies$66.00$55.7718.34%13.83%
Oct 15, 2024Michael RoxlandTruist Financial$57.00$48.0818.55%-1.69%
Aug 14, 2024David ColemanArgus Research$52.00$46.1212.75%-10.31%
Jul 25, 2024Matthew McKellarRBC Capital$56.00$45.5922.83%-3.41%
Jul 25, 2024Gabe HajdeWells Fargo$45.00$46.28-2.77%-22.39%
Jun 28, 2024Mark WeintraubSeaport Global$52.00$43.2520.23%-10.31%
May 30, 2024Michael RoxlandTruist Financial$52.00$44.0418.07%-10.31%
May 30, 2024Gabe HajdeWells Fargo$41.00$44.40-7.66%-29.29%
May 23, 2024Philip NgJefferies$57.00$42.1035.39%-1.69%
Feb 20, 2024Scott HeleniakRBC Capital$43.00$35.8020.11%-25.84%
Sep 21, 2023Michael RoxlandTruist Financial$43.00$34.3425.24%-25.84%
Aug 15, 2023Joseph AltobelloRaymond James$70.00$34.49102.97%20.73%
Apr 28, 2023Matthew McKellarRBC Capital$39.00$33.0118.15%-32.74%
Oct 06, 2022Gabe HajdeWells Fargo$35.00$32.876.48%-39.63%
Sep 29, 2022Truist Financial$40.00$31.7026.16%-31.01%
Jul 18, 2022Gabe HajdeWells Fargo$47.00$41.9212.12%-18.94%
Apr 29, 2022Wells Fargo$58.00$47.9520.96%0.03%
Jan 28, 2022Gabe HajdeWells Fargo$56.00$47.1818.69%-3.41%
Nov 23, 2021Cleveland RueckertUBS$43.00$47.83-10.10%-25.84%
Oct 19, 2021Justin JordanBNP Paribas$60.00$51.0717.49%3.48%
Jun 28, 2021Mark ConnellyStephens$80.00$55.9143.09%37.98%
Jun 11, 2021David ColemanArgus Research$75.00$58.6127.96%29.35%

The latest International Paper 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 13.83% increase from IP last price ($57.98).

International Paper Price Target by Period

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-110
Avg Price Target-$66.00$52.10
Last Closing Price$57.98$57.98$57.98
Upside/Downside-100.00%13.83%-10.14%

In the current month, the average price target of International Paper stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to International Paper's last price of $57.98. This month's average price target is down -100.00% compared to last quarter, and down -100.00% compared to last year.

Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Nov 01, 2024JefferiesBuyBuyHold
Oct 07, 2024Wells FargoEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold
Aug 14, 2024Wells FargoBuyBuyHold
Aug 14, 2024Truist FinancialUnderperformUnderperformHold
Jul 25, 2024RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformHold
Jul 25, 2024Wells FargoEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold
Jun 27, 2024Wells FargoBuyBuyHold
May 30, 2024Wells FargoEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold
May 23, 2024Truist FinancialBuyBuyHold
May 23, 2024JefferiesHoldBuyUpgrade
Apr 17, 2024Wells FargoBuyBuyHold
Mar 20, 2024Wells FargoBuyBuyHold
Mar 19, 2024CitigroupUnderperformBuyUpgrade
Mar 04, 2024Deutsche BankBuyBuyHold
Feb 20, 2024RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformHold
Nov 30, 2023Credit SuisseNeutralNeutralHold
Sep 27, 2023JefferiesUnderperformHoldUpgrade
Sep 21, 2023JefferiesBuyHoldInitialise
Sep 21, 2023B. Riley SecuritiesNeutralInitialise
Sep 21, 2023Seaport GlobalBuyUpgrade
Sep 21, 2023Deutsche BankBuyUpgrade
Sep 21, 2023William BlairMarket PerformDowngrade
Sep 21, 2023GuggenheimNeutralDowngrade
Sep 21, 2023BTIGBuyNeutralInitialise
Sep 21, 2023BarclaysUnderweightEqual-WeightInitialise
Sep 21, 2023JMP SecuritiesMarket OutperformMarket PerformInitialise
Sep 21, 2023Wells FargoOverweightUnderweightInitialise
Aug 15, 2023CitigroupNeutralUnderperformDowngrade
Jul 10, 2023BTIGBuyInitialise
Jul 10, 2023JefferiesUnderperformBuyInitialise
Jul 10, 2023Piper SandlerOverweightInitialise
Jul 10, 2023ThinkEquityBuyInitialise
Jul 10, 2023SVB LeerinkMarket PerformInitialise
Apr 28, 2023Cantor FitzgeraldOverweightInitialise
Apr 28, 2023WedbushOutperformInitialise
Apr 28, 2023Maxim GroupBuyInitialise
Apr 28, 2023Canaccord GenuityBuyInitialise
Apr 28, 2023Goldman SachsSellInitialise
Apr 28, 2023RBC CapitalOutperformUpgrade
Feb 03, 2023OppenheimerPerformInitialise
Oct 18, 2022BarclaysOverweightUnderweightDowngrade
Oct 18, 2022BarclaysEqual-WeightInitialise
Oct 18, 2022Wolfe ResearchPeer PerformInitialise
Oct 18, 2022JMP SecuritiesMarket OutperformInitialise
Oct 18, 2022Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightInitialise
Oct 18, 2022Evercore ISIUnderperformInitialise
Oct 18, 2022Craig-HallumBuyInitialise
Oct 18, 2022Lake StreetBuyInitialise
Sep 16, 2022JefferiesUnderperformDowngrade
Jul 18, 2022Wells FargoOverweightOverweightDowngrade
Jun 21, 2022CitigroupNeutralDowngrade
Jun 21, 2022Burrill & CompanyCautiousDowngrade
Apr 29, 2022Wells FargoOverweightOverweightHold
Jan 28, 2022Wells FargoOverweightOverweightHold

International Paper'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 Financial Forecast

International Paper Revenue Forecast

Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19Jun 19Mar 19Mar 18Mar 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$4.73B$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$4.89B$4.98B$4.92B$4.81B$4.77B$4.70B$4.81B$4.58B$4.77B$4.99B$4.93B$5.01B$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$4.84B$4.93B$4.87B$4.76B$4.70B$4.70B$4.75B$4.53B$4.56B$4.64B$4.87B$4.96B$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
# Analysts11125422463344443333315998812161910
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's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 2 analysts is $4.56B, with a low forecast of $4.53B, and a high forecast of $4.58B. 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 EBITDA Forecast

Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19Jun 19Mar 19Mar 18Mar 17
# Analysts11125422463344443333315998812161910
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$616.20M$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$637.69M$649.68M$641.28M$626.58M$621.42M$612.62M$626.42M$675.12M$622.21M$650.41M$642.11M$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$630.70M$642.57M$634.26M$620.06M$612.28M$612.21M$619.56M$450.08M$594.93M$604.77M$635.07M$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's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $415.00M.

International Paper Net Income Forecast

Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19Jun 19Mar 19Mar 18Mar 17
# Analysts11125422463344443333315998812161910
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$313.64M$306.41M$271.86M$176.77M$-23.85M$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$316.10M$308.81M$273.99M$216.95M$107.33M$91.93M$146.74M$309.61M$128.08M$221.94M$134.19M$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$311.61M$304.42M$270.10M$136.60M$-411.44M$90.63M$144.66M$206.41M$117.40M$186.71M$132.28M$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'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 SG&A Forecast

Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19Jun 19Mar 19Mar 18Mar 17
# Analysts11125422463344443333315998812161910
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$698.87M$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$723.24M$736.84M$727.31M$710.65M$704.79M$694.81M$710.46M$657.92M$705.69M$737.66M$728.25M$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$715.32M$728.77M$719.35M$703.24M$694.42M$694.34M$702.67M$438.62M$674.75M$685.90M$720.27M$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'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 EPS Forecast

Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19Jun 19Mar 19Mar 18Mar 17
# Analysts11125422463344443333315998812161910
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$0.89$0.87$0.77$0.50$-0.07$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$0.89$0.87$0.78$0.61$0.30$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$0.88$0.86$0.76$0.39$-1.16$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'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).

International Paper Peer Comparison by Price Target

TickerCompanyLast Closing PriceAvg Price TargetUpside/DownsideAvg Rating
OIO-I Glass$11.56$15.2932.27%Buy
GEFGreif$61.88$80.5030.09%Buy
CCKCrown$87.84$113.3829.08%Buy
AVYAvery Dennison$192.91$248.5028.82%Buy
BALLBall$55.33$70.2526.97%Buy
PKGPackaging Corporation of America$215.12$261.6721.64%Buy
SEESealed Air$34.75$41.0017.99%Hold
SONSonoco Products$48.18$55.0014.16%Buy
SLGNSilgan$55.78$60.678.77%Buy
IPInternational Paper$57.98$58.330.60%Buy

IP Forecast FAQ

Is International Paper a good buy?

Yes, according to 24 Wall Street analysts, International Paper (IP) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 13 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 54.17% of IP's total ratings.

What is IP's price target?

International Paper (IP) average price target is $58.33 with a range of $52 to $66, implying a 0.60% from its last price of $57.98. The data is based on 24 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.

Will International Paper stock go up soon?

According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for IP stock, the company can go up by 0.60% (from the last price of $57.98 to the average price target of $58.33), up by 13.83% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -10.31% based on the lowest stock price target.

Can International Paper stock reach $90?

IP's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $58.33 does not support the claim that International Paper can reach $90 in the near future.

What are International Paper's analysts' financial forecasts?

International Paper's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2024) are as follows: average revenue is $18.76B (high $18.86B, low $18.68B), average EBITDA is $2.41B (high $2.54B, low $2.29B), average net income is $470.98M (high $655.62M, low $30.26M), average SG&A $2.65B (high $2.77B, low $2.53B), and average EPS is $0.825 (high $1.2, low $-0.276). IP's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $19.48B (high $19.6B, low $19.39B), average EBITDA is $2.54B (high $2.56B, low $2.53B), average net income is $1.07B (high $1.12B, low $1.02B), average SG&A $2.88B (high $2.9B, low $2.87B), and average EPS is $3.02 (high $3.16, low $2.89).

Did the IP's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?

Based on International Paper's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $18.92B, which missed the average analysts forecast of $19.36B by -2.29%. Apple's EBITDA was $2.04B, missing the average prediction of $2.39B by -14.27%. The company's net income was $323M, missing the average estimation of $692.98M by -53.39%. Apple's SG&A was $1.36B, missing the average forecast of $2.62B by -48.16%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.93, missing the average prediction of $1.75 by -46.91%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), International Paper's revenue was $4.6B, missing the average analysts' forecast of $4.67B by -1.56%. The company's EBITDA was $415M, missing the average prediction of $609.22M by -31.88%. International Paper's net income was $-265M, missing the average estimation of $120.96M by -319.08%. The company's SG&A was $357M, missing the average forecast of $690.95M by -48.33%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $-0.77, missing the average prediction of $0.342 by -324.96%