International Paper Company (IP) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 2, 2026Consumer Cyclical · Current price $31.89 (+4.91%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | Matthew McKellar | RBC Capital | $48.00 | +50.5% |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Michael Roxland | Truist Financial | $48.00 | +50.5% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Anojja Shah | UBS | $44.00 | +38.0% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Matthew McKellar | RBC Capital | $54.00 | +69.3% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Gabe Hajde | Wells Fargo | $40.00 | +25.4% |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Anojja Shah | UBS | $51.00 | +59.9% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Matthew McKellar | RBC Capital | $55.00 | +72.5% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Matthew McKellar | RBC Capital | $57.00 | +78.7% |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Gabe Hajde | Wells Fargo | $44.00 | +38.0% |
| May 5, 2025 | Mark Weintraub | Seaport Global | $60.00 | +88.1% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Philip Ng | Jefferies | $66.00 | +107.0% |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Michael Roxland | Truist Financial | $57.00 | +78.7% |
| Aug 14, 2024 | David Coleman | Argus Research | $52.00 | +63.1% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Matthew McKellar | RBC Capital | $56.00 | +75.6% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Gabe Hajde | Wells Fargo | $45.00 | +41.1% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Mark Weintraub | Seaport Global | $52.00 | +63.1% |
| May 30, 2024 | Michael Roxland | Truist Financial | $52.00 | +63.1% |
| May 30, 2024 | Gabe Hajde | Wells Fargo | $41.00 | +28.6% |
| May 23, 2024 | Philip Ng | Jefferies | $57.00 | +78.7% |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Scott Heleniak | RBC Capital | $43.00 | +34.8% |
Top Analysts Covering IP
IP vs Sector & Market
| Metric | IP | Consumer Cyclical Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.43 | 2.52 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 14 | 13 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +45.5% | +417.4% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | -5.11 | 11.29 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $24.40B | $24.82B | $25.84B | 10 |
| 2027-03-31 | $5.93B | $6.07B | $6.46B | 3 |
| 2027-06-30 | $6.30B | $6.46B | $6.87B | 3 |
| 2027-09-30 | $6.35B | $6.51B | $6.92B | 3 |
| 2027-12-31 | $6.18B | $6.33B | $6.73B | 3 |
| 2028-03-31 | $5.99B | $6.14B | $6.53B | 2 |
| 2028-06-30 | $6.40B | $6.56B | $6.98B | 2 |
| 2028-09-30 | $6.44B | $6.61B | $7.02B | 2 |
| 2028-12-31 | $6.27B | $6.43B | $6.84B | 2 |
| 2029-12-31 | $26.50B | $27.17B | $28.15B | 4 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $1.28 | $1.53 | $1.88 | 9 |
| 2027-03-31 | $0.52 | $0.54 | $0.58 | 3 |
| 2027-06-30 | $0.61 | $0.63 | $0.68 | 2 |
| 2027-09-30 | $0.74 | $0.76 | $0.82 | 2 |
| 2027-12-31 | $0.70 | $0.73 | $0.79 | 2 |
| 2028-03-31 | $0.82 | $0.84 | $0.91 | 3 |
| 2028-06-30 | $0.79 | $0.82 | $0.88 | 6 |
| 2028-09-30 | $0.97 | $1.01 | $1.09 | 5 |
| 2028-12-31 | $0.96 | $0.99 | $1.07 | 5 |
| 2029-12-31 | $3.67 | $3.79 | $3.97 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for IP?
The consensus among 14 analysts covering International Paper Company (IP) is Buy with an average price target of $49.30.
What is the highest price target for IP?
The highest price target for IP is $80.00, set by Mark Connelly at Stephens on 2021-06-28.
What is the lowest price target for IP?
The lowest price target for IP is $35.00, set by Gabe Hajde at Wells Fargo on 2022-10-06.
How many analysts cover IP?
14 analysts have issued ratings for International Paper Company in the past 12 months.
Is IP a buy or sell right now?
Based on 14 analyst ratings, IP has a consensus rating of Buy (2.43/5) with a +45.5% upside to the consensus target of $49.30.
What are the earnings estimates for IP?
Analysts estimate IP will report EPS of $1.53 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $24.82B.
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