Zacks Research Has Bearish Estimate for IP Q2 Earnings

International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research decreased their Q2 2026 EPS estimates for International Paper in a report released on Monday, October 13th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the basic materials company will post earnings of $0.74 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.76. Zacks Research currently has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for International Paper’s current full-year earnings is $2.77 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for International Paper’s Q3 2026 earnings at $0.84 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.96 EPS and Q2 2027 earnings at $1.13 EPS.

Several other analysts also recently weighed in on the company. UBS Group decreased their price objective on International Paper from $60.00 to $55.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, October 6th. Bank of America upgraded International Paper from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price objective for the company from $55.00 to $57.00 in a report on Thursday, August 28th. Truist Financial decreased their price objective on International Paper from $55.00 to $53.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday. BNP Paribas Exane decreased their price objective on International Paper from $42.10 to $40.40 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Finally, Seaport Res Ptn downgraded International Paper from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, October 6th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $53.46.

International Paper Stock Performance

IP stock opened at $46.70 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a current ratio of 1.33 and a quick ratio of 0.96. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $47.18 and a 200 day moving average price of $47.98. The company has a market capitalization of $24.66 billion, a P/E ratio of -467.00, a PEG ratio of 0.55 and a beta of 1.10. International Paper has a 1-year low of $43.27 and a 1-year high of $60.36.

International Paper (NYSE:IP) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 31st. The basic materials company reported $0.20 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.38 by ($0.18). The firm had revenue of $6.77 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.64 billion. International Paper had a negative net margin of 0.12% and a positive return on equity of 2.63%. The business’s revenue was up 42.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.55 earnings per share.

International Paper Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 16th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 14th will be issued a $0.4625 dividend. This represents a $1.85 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.0%. International Paper’s dividend payout ratio is presently -1,850.00%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other International Paper news, SVP Joseph R. Saab sold 9,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $45.53, for a total value of $409,770.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 27,673 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,259,951.69. The trade was a 24.54% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On International Paper

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Rise Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of International Paper by 281.3% during the first quarter. Rise Advisors LLC now owns 469 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 346 shares during the last quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT purchased a new stake in shares of International Paper during the first quarter worth about $34,000. AlphaQuest LLC grew its stake in shares of International Paper by 63,400.0% during the second quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 635 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 634 shares during the last quarter. Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd. purchased a new stake in International Paper in the second quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Finally, Citizens National Bank Trust Department acquired a new position in International Paper in the 1st quarter worth approximately $37,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 81.95% of the company’s stock.

About International Paper

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.