Top-Rated Dividend StocksTop-Rated DividendNYSE:IP International Paper (IP) Stock Price, News & Analysis $47.11 -0.41 (-0.86%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$46.75▼$47.8250-Day Range$42.56▼$48.9952-Week Range$31.76▼$49.24Volume3.59 million shsAverage Volume5.52 million shsMarket Capitalization$16.36 billionP/E Ratio96.14Dividend Yield3.93%Price Target$50.21 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get International Paper alerts: Email Address International Paper MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.89 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside6.6% Upside$50.21 Price TargetShort InterestBearish11.40% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.17Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.88Based on 13 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$809,922 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth70.32%From $1.55 to $2.64 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.27 out of 5 starsBasic Materials Sector50th out of 180 stocksPaper Mills Industry1st out of 5 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingInternational Paper has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.89, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageInternational Paper has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about International Paper's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted11.40% of the float of International Paper has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverInternational Paper has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in International Paper has recently increased by 16.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipInternational Paper is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.85%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthInternational Paper does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of International Paper is 377.55%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, International Paper will have a dividend payout ratio of 70.08% next year. This indicates that International Paper will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about International Paper's dividend. Previous Next 2.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreInternational Paper has received a -1.65% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of International Paper in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Plastic lids", "Paper food wrappers", "Pulp", "Packaging and labelling services", "Corrugated fiberboard electronics packages", and "Corrugated fiberboard sheets" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for International Paper is -2.17. Previous Next 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentInternational Paper has a news sentiment score of 0.88. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.46 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for International Paper this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 8 people have searched for IP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -53% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 4 people have added International Paper to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, International Paper insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $809,922.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.55% of the stock of International Paper is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions81.95% of the stock of International Paper is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about International Paper's insider trading history. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for International Paper are expected to grow by 70.32% in the coming year, from $1.55 to $2.64 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of International Paper is 96.14, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.87.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of International Paper is 96.14, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 118.49.Price to Book Value per Share RatioInternational Paper has a P/B Ratio of 1.90. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about International Paper's valuation and earnings. 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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. It sells its products directly to end users and converters, as well as through agents, resellers, and distributors. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.Read More IP Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart IP Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 7 at 9:06 AM | insidertrades.comHolly G. Goughnour Sells 5,000 Shares of International Paper (NYSE:IP) StockAugust 30, 2024 | insidertrades.comInternational Paper (NYSE:IP) SVP Sells $439,470.00 in StockSeptember 7, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)“Fed Proof” Your Bank Account with THESE 4 Simple StepsStarting as soon as a few months from now, the United States government will make a sweeping change to bank accounts nationwide. It will give them unprecedented powers to control your bank account.August 17, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: International Paper (NYSE:IP) Director Sells 600 Shares of StockSeptember 6 at 4:39 PM | markets.businessinsider.comJefferies Remains a Buy on International Paper Co (IP)September 5 at 3:45 PM | uk.finance.yahoo.comInternational Paper Company (I1PC34.SA)September 4 at 2:20 PM | fortune.comChampion International CorporationSeptember 1, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: International Paper (NYSE:IP) SVP Sells $439,470.00 in StockSeptember 7, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)“Fed Proof” Your Bank Account with THESE 4 Simple StepsStarting as soon as a few months from now, the United States government will make a sweeping change to bank accounts nationwide. It will give them unprecedented powers to control your bank account.August 30, 2024 | benzinga.comSenior Vice President Of International Paper Sold $439K In StockAugust 29, 2024 | marketwatch.comInternational Paper Co. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitorsAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comInternational Paper (NYSE:IP) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsAugust 27, 2024 | bizjournals.comHuge Memphis corp. creates new role on exec team for longtime leaderAugust 27, 2024 | benzinga.comUnpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in International PaperAugust 26, 2024 | prnewswire.comInternational Paper Names Tom Hamic To New Leadership RoleAugust 26, 2024 | investing.comEnsuring Sustainability: International Paper's Commitment to Responsible Fiber ProcurementAugust 26, 2024 | globenewswire.comNFWF Announces $2.5 Million in Grants to Restore Hardwood Forests and Wetland Habitats in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial ValleyAugust 24, 2024 | marketwatch.comInternational Paper Co. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitors despite daily gainsSee More Headlines Receive IP Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for International Paper and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 6/24 Dividend5/23/2024Dividend Payable6/24/2024Last Earnings7/24/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/16 Dividend8/15/2024Today9/07/2024Dividend Payable9/16/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorBasic Materials Industry Paper mills Sub-IndustryPaper Products Current SymbolNYSE:IP CUSIP46014610 CIK51434 Webwww.internationalpaper.com Phone(901) 419-9000Fax901-214-9682Employees39,000Year Founded1898Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$50.21 High Stock Price Target$57.00 Low Stock Price Target$42.00 Potential Upside/Downside+6.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.89 Research Coverage9 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.49 Trailing P/E Ratio96.14 Forward P/E Ratio30.39 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$288 million Net Margins2.34% Pretax Margin1.06% Return on Equity7.28% Return on Assets2.66% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.62 Current Ratio1.59 Quick Ratio1.17 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$18.57 billion Price / Sales0.88 Cash Flow$6.15 per share Price / Cash Flow7.66 Book Value$24.74 per share Price / Book1.90Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares347,332,000Free Float345,422,000Market Cap$16.36 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.04 Social Links 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Timothy S. Nicholls (Age 62)Senior VP & CFO Comp: $1.13MMr. Joseph R. Saab (Age 54)Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $703.31kMr. Thomas J. Plath (Age 60)Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Corporate Affairs Comp: $759.08kMr. William Thomas Hamic (Age 58)Senior VP of North American Container & Chief Commercial Officer Comp: $800.12kMr. Andrew K. Silvernail (Age 53)Chief Executive Officer Michael H. AndersonVP & Chief Information OfficerMark P. NellessenVice President of Investor RelationsMr. James P. Royalty Jr. (Age 54)Senior VP Containerboard & Recycling and President of Europe, Middle East & Africa Ms. Ksenia Sosnina (Age 56)Senior Vice President of Europe, the Middle East & Africa Mr. Clay R. Ellis (Age 53)Senior Vice President of Global Cellulose Fibers More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsClearwater PaperNYSE:CLWGlatfelterNYSE:GLTSuzanoNYSE:SUZSylvamoNYSE:SLVMMativNYSE:MATVView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsHolly G GoughnourSold 5,000 sharesTotal: $236,100.00 ($47.22/share)Sanctuary Advisors LLCBought 25,575 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.007%Clay R EllisSold 9,000 sharesTotal: $439,470.00 ($48.83/share)Clearbridge Investments LLCSold 47,896 shares on 8/27/2024Ownership: 0.014%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckySold 800 shares on 8/26/2024Ownership: 0.008%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions IP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have IP shares performed this year? International Paper's stock was trading at $36.15 at the beginning of the year. Since then, IP shares have increased by 30.3% and is now trading at $47.11. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were International Paper's earnings last quarter? International Paper (NYSE:IP) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 24th. The basic materials company reported $0.55 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.41 by $0.14. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 1.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. What is Mark S. Sutton's approval rating as International Paper's CEO? 305 employees have rated International Paper Chief Executive Officer Mark S. Sutton on Glassdoor.com. Mark S. Sutton has an approval rating of 80% among the company's employees. Does International Paper have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiaries of International Paper: Two box plants, Tangier, Weyerhaeuser Co. fiber pulp business, Omaha Paper Stock Company, Temple Inland, AP Paper Mills, CMCP, and more. Who are International Paper's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of International Paper include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (4.09%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.73%), Greenhaven Associates Inc. (1.56%) and Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (0.79%). Insiders that own company stock include Mark S Sutton, Timothy S Nicholls, James P Jr Royalty, Jeanmichel Ribieras, Thomas J Plath, Clay R Ellis, Kathryn D Sullivan, William Thomas Hamic, Allison B Magness, Holly G Goughnour, Aimee K Gregg, Joseph R Saab and Paper Co /New/ International. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of International Paper? Shares of IP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of International Paper own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that International Paper investors own include AT&T (T), Pfizer (PFE), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Intel (INTC), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Verizon Communications (VZ) and Exxon Mobil (XOM). This page (NYSE:IP) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. But the top investors keep buying wit...Crypto 101 Media | SponsoredThe solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase,...Deal Maker | SponsoredPre-IPO| 32,481% Growth: First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years🤳45M Users | 32,481% Growth Rate Get in on the biggest disruption to smartphones in over a decade. 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