International Paper (IP) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

International Paper (NYSE:IP - Get Free Report) is projected to issue its Q1 2025 quarterly earnings data before the market opens on Wednesday, April 30th. Analysts expect International Paper to post earnings of $0.43 per share and revenue of $6.38 billion for the quarter.

International Paper (NYSE:IP - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 30th. The basic materials company reported ($0.02) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.03 by ($0.05). International Paper had a net margin of 2.99% and a return on equity of 4.75%. On average, analysts expect International Paper to post $3 EPS for the current fiscal year and $4 EPS for the next fiscal year.

International Paper Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:IP opened at $46.49 on Wednesday. International Paper has a 1-year low of $33.16 and a 1-year high of $60.36. The stock has a market capitalization of $24.54 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.61, a P/E/G ratio of 0.39 and a beta of 0.99. The company has a current ratio of 1.49, a quick ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $51.53 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $53.57.

International Paper Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 17th. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 24th were given a dividend of $0.4625 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, February 24th. This represents a $1.85 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.98%. International Paper's payout ratio is currently 117.83%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have weighed in on the company. StockNews.com lowered International Paper from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Friday, March 28th. Royal Bank of Canada reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and set a $64.00 price target on shares of International Paper in a research report on Wednesday, March 26th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on International Paper from $52.00 to $45.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 8th. Truist Financial decreased their price target on shares of International Paper from $64.00 to $59.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Citigroup assumed coverage on International Paper in a research report on Wednesday, March 5th. They issued a "buy" rating and a $60.00 price target on the stock. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have assigned a hold rating, six have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $54.77.

About International Paper

International Paper Company produces and sells renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products in North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa. It operates through two segments, Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers. The company offers linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium and saturating kraft; and pulp for a range of applications, such as diapers, towel and tissue products, feminine care, incontinence, and other personal care products, as well as specialty pulps for use in textiles, construction materials, paints, coatings, and others.

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