Royal Bank Of Canada Cuts International Paper (NYSE:IP) Price Target to $45.00

International Paper (NYSE:IP) had its price objective decreased by Royal Bank Of Canada from $48.00 to $45.00 in a research report released on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. Royal Bank Of Canada currently has an outperform rating on the basic materials company’s stock.

Several other analysts have also recently weighed in on the stock. Zacks Research cut shares of International Paper from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft initiated coverage on shares of International Paper in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. They issued a “hold” rating and a $38.00 target price on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus reduced their target price on shares of International Paper from $51.80 to $50.70 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, February 9th. Citigroup reduced their target price on shares of International Paper from $47.00 to $44.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane reduced their target price on shares of International Paper from $44.00 to $42.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, March 25th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $44.31.

International Paper Stock Up 0.3%

Shares of NYSE:IP opened at $31.85 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $37.25 and its 200 day moving average price is $40.04. The stock has a market cap of $16.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -5.01 and a beta of 0.93. International Paper has a fifty-two week low of $29.45 and a fifty-two week high of $56.13. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55.

International Paper (NYSE:IP) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The basic materials company reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.18 by ($0.03). The firm had revenue of $5.97 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.02 billion. International Paper had a negative net margin of 13.42% and a negative return on equity of 0.49%. The firm’s revenue was up 13.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.17 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that International Paper will post 1.59 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Anders Gustafsson acquired 13,217 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 12th. The shares were bought at an average price of $37.83 per share, with a total value of $499,999.11. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 26,092 shares in the company, valued at $987,060.36. This trade represents a 102.66% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Scott Tozier acquired 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 1st. The shares were bought at an average cost of $31.30 per share, for a total transaction of $313,000.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 10,025 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $313,782.50. This represents a 40,000.00% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders have acquired 36,092 shares of company stock worth $1,313,064. 0.21% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of International Paper

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. McIlrath & Eck LLC raised its holdings in International Paper by 452.6% during the fourth quarter. McIlrath & Eck LLC now owns 641 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 525 shares in the last quarter. MV Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in International Paper during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC raised its holdings in International Paper by 94.0% during the fourth quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 710 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 344 shares in the last quarter. DV Equities LLC acquired a new stake in International Paper during the fourth quarter worth approximately $29,000. Finally, Ascentis Independent Advisors acquired a new stake in International Paper during the first quarter worth approximately $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 81.95% of the company’s stock.

International Paper News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting International Paper this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Director Scott Tozier bought 10,000 shares at about $31.30, a direct insider purchase that can be viewed as a vote of confidence by management. SEC Form 4
• Positive Sentiment: Balance‑sheet and cash flow actions: IP received ~$1.1B net proceeds from the sale of its Global Cellulose Fibers business, used ~$660M to pay down debt, generated $611M of operating cash and reported $94M FCF for Q1 — these moves materially improve liquidity and lower leverage. Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: Management’s 2026 targets: IP is guiding to $3.2B–$3.5B of adjusted EBITDA for 2026 and is targeting $300M–$500M of free cash flow, providing a framework for recovery if cost pressures ease. SA: 2026 targets
• Neutral Sentiment: Company filed an 8‑K and held its Q1 call; the transcript and slide deck are available for investors to assess management commentary on costs and the EMEA separation. TipRanks 8‑K
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusually large options flow was observed (big increase in both call and put activity), signaling heightened short‑term speculative interest and volatility. (No single authoritative story; flagged in market activity notes.)
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 missed expectations on EPS ($0.15 vs. $0.18 consensus) and revenue ($5.97B vs. ~$6.02B), and margins were pressured — a direct near‑term negative for sentiment. Q1 results
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts cut forecasts and price targets after Q1 and guidance; JPMorgan trimmed its PT to $43 and moved to neutral, and several outlets report analysts “slashing” forecasts — these actions weigh on near‑term upside. Benzinga: analyst reactions
• Negative Sentiment: Management trimmed its 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook vs. prior expectations and cited higher costs and macro pressures — the primary driver of the recent negative revisions in sentiment. Zacks: lowered outlook

International Paper Company Profile

International Paper is a global producer of renewable fiber-based products, focused primarily on pulp, paper, and packaging. The company manufactures containerboard and corrugated packaging used for shipping and retail display, as well as a range of specialty papers and pulp products that serve industrial, consumer goods, and e-commerce customers. Its product portfolio is oriented toward large-scale packaging solutions, tissue and paper grades, and raw pulp for a variety of manufacturing uses.

Founded in 1898, International Paper is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, and is one of the largest and longest-established companies in the forest products sector.