IP Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of IP?

Mr. Timothy S. NichollsSenior Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerMr. Gregory T. WantaSenior Vice PresidentMr. Robert W. WenkerChief Information Officer & Vice PresidentMr. Clay R. EllisSenior Vice President of Global Cellulose FibersMr. Mark Stephan SuttonChairman & Chief Executive OfficerMr. Guillermo GutierrezVice President of Investor RelationsMr. William Thomas HamicSenior Vice President of Global Cellulose Fibers & Enterprise Commercial ExcellenceMr. Thomas J. PlathSenior Vice President of HR & Global CitizenshipMs. Ksenia SosninaSenior Vice President of Europe, the Middle East & AfricaMr. Joseph R. SaabSenior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Corporation Sec.Mr. James P. Royalty Jr.Senior Vice President Containerboard & Recycling and Pres of Europe, Middle East & AfricaMr. Vincent P. BonnotVice President of Fin., Controller & Chief Accounting OfficerMichael H. AndersonVice President & Chief Information OfficerMark P. NellessenVice President of Investor RelationsMs. Sophie N. BeckhamChief Sustainability OfficerMr. Guillermo J. GutierrezVice President of Investor Relations

NYSE : IP

International Paper

$43.34

1.26+2.99%

At Close 4:00 PM

61.51

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Stock Price Today

International Paper Company (IP) stock surged +2.99%, trading at $43.34 on NYSE, up from the previous close of $42.08. The stock opened at $42.43, fluctuating between $41.63 and $43.40 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

42.08

Prev. Close

22.89B

Market Cap

41.625

Day Low

-36.73

P/E Ratio

-1.18

EPS (TTM)

Cash Flow per Share

42.43

Open

528.04M

Number of Shares

43.4

Day High

99.56%

Free Float in %

24.14

Book Value

3.6M

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Jan 09, 2026	42.43	43.41	41.63	43.34	4.42M
Jan 08, 2026	39.64	42.45	39.45	42.08	5.76M
Jan 07, 2026	41.32	41.59	39.47	39.56	5.95M
Jan 06, 2026	40.44	41.54	40.19	41.00	5.69M
Jan 05, 2026	40.23	40.85	39.92	40.52	5.26M
Jan 02, 2026	39.52	40.49	39.09	40.25	3.37M
Dec 31, 2025	39.62	39.83	39.38	39.39	1.7M
Dec 30, 2025	39.72	39.93	39.62	39.73	2.05M
Dec 29, 2025	39.80	39.90	39.49	39.86	2.32M
Dec 26, 2025	39.41	39.91	39.26	39.89	2.43M
Dec 24, 2025	39.31	39.44	39.03	39.37	1.06M
Dec 23, 2025	39.41	39.61	38.99	39.46	3.19M
Dec 22, 2025	38.28	39.29	38.15	39.29	4.34M
Dec 19, 2025	38.45	38.55	38.03	38.24	9.13M
Dec 17, 2025	38.41	39.10	38.24	38.69	3.43M
Dec 16, 2025	38.73	38.98	38.42	38.61	3.8M
Dec 15, 2025	38.80	38.88	38.40	38.60	4.4M
Dec 12, 2025	39.23	39.23	38.41	38.54	8.36M
Dec 11, 2025	39.22	39.81	39.00	39.05	5.9M
Dec 10, 2025	37.81	39.20	37.47	39.12	6.57M

Contact Details

Memphis, TN 38197

United States

https://www.internationalpaper.com 901 419 9000

About Company

International Paper Company operates as a packaging company primarily in United States, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Pacific Rim, Asia, and rest of the Americas. It operates through two segments: Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers. The Industrial Packaging segment manufactures containerboards, including linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium, and saturating kraft. The Global Cellulose Fibers segment provides fluff, market, and specialty pulps that are used in absorbent hygiene products, such as baby diapers, feminine care, adult incontinence, and other non-woven products; tissue and paper products; and non-absorbent end applications, including textiles, filtration, construction material, paints and coatings, reinforced plastics, and other applications. It sells its products directly to end users and converters, as well as through agents, resellers, and paper distributors. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Company Overview

International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) closed at $43.34 USD, gaining $1.26 (2.99%) from the previous close of $42.08. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $35.56 and $60.15. With a market capitalization of about $22.89 billion, International Paper Company is classified as a large-cap and shows market-like volatility (beta ~1.06). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 4.94 million shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, International Paper Company operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector and the Packaging & Containers industry. Led by CEO Andrew K. Silvernail, the company employs approximately 65,000 people and listed since January 02, 1970. International Paper Company operates as a packaging company primarily in United States, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Pacific Rim, Asia, and rest of the Americas.

Technical Performance

IP has shown mixed momentum, gaining 6.83% over the past week and -8.4% over the past quarter, though year-to-date performance is up 6.83%. Short-term trend indicators are mixed aligned (SMA20 9.16%, SMA50 11.8%, SMA200 -5.28%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 68.39 (firm momentum), while the ATR of 1.18 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -27.95% below its high and over 21.88% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 4.59 million shares is in line with the 3-month average of 4.74 million, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

International Paper Company trades at a P/E ratio of -17.77, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 0.97 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.31 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at -82.05, also below market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

International Paper Company last paid a dividend of 1.85 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 4.05%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $55.86. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

International Paper Company generated EPS of -$2.61 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is -12.53%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 41.9% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of -$2.09. The next quarter is forecast at $0.27. Next year's EPS is expected at -$5.65. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 4 Strong Buy ratings, 8 Buy ratings, 4 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 3 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $64.00 to $36.00. The high target offers 47.67% upside. The low target suggests -16.94% downside. The mean target is $52.74. This offers 21.69% upside. International Paper Company earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended October 30, 2025, missed forecasts by -493.8%. The prior quarter beat by -48.55%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 252.5% in July 24, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

International Paper Company has 527.98 million shares outstanding. The public float is 525.63 million shares, elevated short interest at 11.22% of float. This equals 45.12 million shares. The short ratio is 9.72 days. Institutional investors hold 100.45% of the float. Insiders own 0.34%. Roberts Carol L holds 168.20 thousand shares, Sutton Mark S has 143.00 thousand shares and Nicholls Timothy S has 129.26 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 27.82 thousand shares across 2 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, International Paper generated $18.62B in revenue, or $52.57 per share. Gross margin was 28.16%, operating margin 2.99%, and net profit margin 3.02%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 2.42% and ROE at 6.73%.
On valuation metrics, International Paper trades at a P/E of -17.77, P/S of 0.97 and P/B of 1.31. The current ratio is 1.31 and quick ratio is 1.04. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 7.65 and cash conversion cycle is -21.58 days , indicating it collects cash faster than it pays suppliers. Debt-to-equity is 0.60, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.11.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2024, International Paper posted revenue of $18.62B, down slightly from $18.92B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $5.24B (margin 28.16%). Operating income was $557.00M (margin 3.0%). Net income was$562.00M (EPS $0.00).
The company ended the quarter with $1.11B in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $8.17B, and net debt of $7.06B. Total assets were $23.26B, with equity of $8.36B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $1.83B, free cash flow of $692.00M, and capital expenditures of - $1.14B.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that International Paper Company stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 1.78%, with price expected at $44.11 by January 23, 2026, within a range of $43.33 to $44.87 3-Month Outlook: Projected fall of -13.73%, reaching $37.39 by April 08, 2026, with a range of $35.29 to $39.46. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 6.16%, with price at $46.01 by December 31, 2026, within a range of $44.08 to $47.86.

Key Takeaways

International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) shares are flat 6.83% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been negative over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows International Paper Company trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of -17.77. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Buy territory and a mean price target of $48.31, suggesting 11.47% upside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (1.78% over two weeks), a medium-term fall (-13.73% over three months), and a longer-term gain (6.16% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current International Paper Company (IP) stock price?

International Paper Company (NYSE: IP) stock price is $43.34 in the last trading session. During the trading session, IP stock reached the peak price of $43.40 while $41.63 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in IP stock occurred in the recent session was 2.99% while the dollar amount for the price change in IP stock was $1.26.

IP's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed IP is part of Packaging & Containers industry that operates in the broader Consumer Cyclical sector. International Paper Company designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of IP?

Mr. Timothy S. Nicholls
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Gregory T. Wanta
Senior Vice President
Mr. Robert W. Wenker
Chief Information Officer & Vice President
Mr. Clay R. Ellis
Senior Vice President of Global Cellulose Fibers
Mr. Mark Stephan Sutton
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Guillermo Gutierrez
Vice President of Investor Relations
Mr. William Thomas Hamic
Senior Vice President of Global Cellulose Fibers & Enterprise Commercial Excellence
Mr. Thomas J. Plath
Senior Vice President of HR & Global Citizenship
Ms. Ksenia Sosnina
Senior Vice President of Europe, the Middle East & Africa
Mr. Joseph R. Saab
Senior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Corporation Sec.
Mr. James P. Royalty Jr.
Senior Vice President Containerboard & Recycling and Pres of Europe, Middle East & Africa
Mr. Vincent P. Bonnot
Vice President of Fin., Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
Michael H. Anderson
Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Mark P. Nellessen
Vice President of Investor Relations
Ms. Sophie N. Beckham
Chief Sustainability Officer
Mr. Guillermo J. Gutierrez
Vice President of Investor Relations

How IP did perform over past 52-week?

IP's closing price is 21.88% higher than its 52-week low of $35.56 where as its distance from 52-week high of $60.15 is -27.95%.

How many employees does IP have?

Number of IP employees currently stands at 65,000.

Link for IP official website?

Official Website of IP is: https://www.internationalpaper.com

How do I contact IP?

IP could be contacted at phone 901 419 9000 and can also be accessed through its website. IP operates from 6400 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38197, United States.

How many shares of IP are traded daily?

IP stock volume for the day was 3.6M shares. The average number of IP shares traded daily for last 3 months was 4.94M.

What is the market cap of IP currently?

The market value of IP currently stands at $22.89B with its latest stock price at $43.34 and 528.04M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	65000
Beta	1.06
Sales or Revenue	$18.62B
5Y Sales Change%	-0.041%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Consumer Cyclical
Industry	Packaging & Containers

IP Company Profile and Key Details

International Paper

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