International Paper stock holds at $40.73 as analysts maintain a moderate buy view
Published on 08/17/2026 at 11:55 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
International Paper Co. (US4601461035) stock is trading at $40.73 per share, placing the shares below an average analyst price target of $48.75 as of August 14, 2026, based on recent market data.
Analyst sentiment and earnings forecasts
Recent coverage describes International Paper shares as carrying an average rating of moderate buy, with a consensus price objective of $48.75 that implies upside from the current $40.73 level as of August 14, 2026. This gap between the company’s market price and analysts’ valuation signals that the market has yet to fully price in the earnings trajectory expected over the next year.
Per a detailed overview of analyst forecasts for International Paper’s fiscal 2026 earnings, current projections outline the path for full-year profitability and cash generation, framing expectations for how the company’s operations may perform in the current cycle. This same overview notes that shareholders of record on August 14, 2026 are due to receive a quarterly dividend of $0.4625 per share, underscoring management’s ongoing commitment to returning cash to investors while funding capital needs.
Stock performance and valuation context
International Paper’s stock performance snapshot from recent trading sessions shows the shares opening at $40.73, with the quote tied to the August 14, 2026 close and extended trading update later that day. That closing level places the shares below a reference band that, in one valuation overview, spans past price points including a reference price at $40.74 and a higher reference level at $46.98, illustrating that the current price is below recent peaks.
From a valuation perspective, the combination of a $40.73 share price and the consensus target at $48.75 suggests a discount of $8.02 per share versus analysts’ expectations as of mid-August 2026. For investors, the magnitude of this gap matters: it shows the room analysts see for potential appreciation if International Paper delivers on the earnings and cash-flow path embedded in their models.
Products and end markets
International Paper generates its revenue by producing a wide range of fiber-based packaging and paper products that serve industrial and consumer end markets. Corrugated packaging solutions, containerboard, and various paper grades support demand from sectors such as e-commerce, food and beverage, and general manufacturing, giving the company a diversified base of customers across geographies.
International Paper stock and dividend profile
Based on the recent dividend declaration that provides a $0.4625 per-share payout to shareholders of record on August 14, 2026, International Paper continues to pair its share-price performance with a cash-return element that can help smooth total returns for long-term holders.
Fact box
Company: International Paper Co.
ISIN: US4601461035
Ticker: IP
Exchange: NYSE
Sector / Industry: Materials / Paper and Packaging
