Q1 Earnings Estimate for IP Issued By Seaport Res Ptn

International Paper (NYSE:IP) – Analysts at Seaport Res Ptn issued their Q1 2025 EPS estimates for shares of International Paper in a research report issued on Thursday, October 31st. Seaport Res Ptn analyst M. Weintraub expects that the basic materials company will post earnings of $0.27 per share for the quarter. The consensus estimate for International Paper’s current full-year earnings is $1.54 per share. Seaport Res Ptn also issued estimates for International Paper’s Q2 2025 earnings at $0.67 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $0.96 EPS and Q4 2025 earnings at $0.89 EPS.

IP has been the topic of a number of other reports. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of International Paper from $43.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 25th. Truist Financial reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $61.00 target price (up from $57.00) on shares of International Paper in a report on Friday. Argus raised International Paper from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $52.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, August 14th. Royal Bank of Canada raised their price objective on International Paper from $56.00 to $64.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus initiated coverage on International Paper in a report on Tuesday, July 9th. They set a “hold” rating and a $48.70 price objective for the company. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, six have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $51.96.

International Paper Trading Up 0.4 %

Shares of International Paper stock opened at $55.77 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $19.37 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 47.67 and a beta of 1.02. International Paper has a 52-week low of $31.76 and a 52-week high of $56.26. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $48.48 and its 200-day simple moving average is $45.06. The company has a quick ratio of 1.17, a current ratio of 1.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62.

International Paper (NYSE:IP) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 31st. The basic materials company reported $0.44 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.24 by $0.20. The firm had revenue of $4.69 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.70 billion. International Paper had a net margin of 2.25% and a return on equity of 6.49%. International Paper’s quarterly revenue was up 1.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.64 EPS.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On International Paper

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV raised its holdings in shares of International Paper by 20.7% in the 3rd quarter. Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV now owns 1,396 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $68,000 after purchasing an additional 239 shares during the period. Retirement Systems of Alabama lifted its position in International Paper by 0.3% during the second quarter. Retirement Systems of Alabama now owns 76,616 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $3,306,000 after buying an additional 246 shares in the last quarter. Altrius Capital Management Inc grew its stake in International Paper by 0.3% during the second quarter. Altrius Capital Management Inc now owns 112,487 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $4,854,000 after buying an additional 296 shares during the period. 180 Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of International Paper by 4.2% in the second quarter. 180 Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 8,172 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $351,000 after acquiring an additional 327 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Assetmark Inc. raised its stake in shares of International Paper by 38.8% in the 3rd quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 1,184 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $58,000 after acquiring an additional 331 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 81.95% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at International Paper

In related news, Director Kathryn D. Sullivan sold 600 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $53.50, for a total transaction of $32,100.00. Following the sale, the director now owns 38,345 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,051,457.50. This trade represents a 0.00 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. In other news, SVP Joseph R. Saab sold 2,440 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $47.30, for a total transaction of $115,412.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president now owns 18,668 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $882,996.40. This represents a 0.00 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, Director Kathryn D. Sullivan sold 600 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $53.50, for a total transaction of $32,100.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns 38,345 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,051,457.50. The trade was a 0.00 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 19,440 shares of company stock worth $938,486. Corporate insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.

International Paper Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 16th. Investors of record on Friday, November 15th will be paid a $0.4625 dividend. This represents a $1.85 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.32%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 15th. International Paper’s payout ratio is 158.12%.

International Paper Company Profile

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.