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 "@type": "clearank:AssetAnalysis",
 "url": "https://clearank.com/stock/international-paper-ip/",
 "dataUrl": "https://clearank.com/stock/international-paper-ip/data.json",
 "title": "International Paper Company (IP) Stock Forecast (2026)",
 "description": "International Paper Co. (IP) stock: Consumer Cyclical, Packaging & Containers. $18.7B market cap. AI rating, technicals, 2030 forecast and trade plans.",
 "headline": "International Paper Co. (IP)",
 "published": "2026-07-27T09:50:57+00:00",
 "modified": "2026-09-22T10:45:53.795+00:00",
 "generated": "2026-09-23T08:07:41.603Z",
 "language": "en-US",
 "publisher": {
  "name": "CleaRank",
  "url": "https://clearank.com/"
 },
 "disclaimer": "Educational and informational only; not financial advice. AI-generated analysis reviewed by the CleaRank editorial team; prices delayed up to 15 minutes.",
 "asset": {
  "ticker": "IP",
  "name": "International Paper Co.",
  "type": "Common Stock",
  "exchange": "NYSE",
  "currency": "USD",
  "sector": "Consumer Cyclical",
  "industry": "Packaging & Containers",
  "country": "United States",
  "website": "https://www.internationalpaper.com"
 },
 "quote": {
  "price": 35.33,
  "previousClose": 34.53,
  "change": 0.8,
  "changePercent": 2.32,
  "open": 35.48,
  "high": 36.26,
  "low": 35.27,
  "volume": 4820500,
  "averageVolume": 5793260,
  "marketCap": 18709704390,
  "fiftyTwoWeekHigh": 50.25,
  "fiftyTwoWeekLow": 29.26,
  "marketOpen": false,
  "asOf": "2026-09-22T10:45:53.000Z"
 },
 "statistics": {
  "pe": -6.55,
  "eps": -5.39,
  "dividendYield": 0.05241262340413726,
  "beta": 0.883,
  "priceToSales": 0.75552815,
  "priceToBook": 1.2648815,
  "revenueTtm": 24202999808,
  "grossMargin": 0.27648234510326447,
  "returnOnEquity": -0.16479
 },
 "technicals": {
  "rsi": 36.08,
  "macd": -1.39,
  "sma50": 38.83,
  "sma200": 38.23,
  "rsiSignal": "Bearish",
  "trend": "Bullish",
  "pricePosition": "Bearish",
  "macdSignal": "Bearish",
  "rating": "Bearish"
 },
 "analysis": {
  "rating": "Hold",
  "score": 55,
  "consensus": "Hold",
  "fairValue": 35.33,
  "analystTarget": 47,
  "analystCount": 12,
  "wallStreetConsensus": "Buy",
  "generatedAt": "2026-09-22T10:45:53.000Z",
  "priceAtAnalysis": 35.33,
  "volatility": {
   "daily": 2.12,
   "risk": "standard"
  }
 },
 "tradePlan": {
  "bias": "Neutral",
  "conservativeEntry": 34.98,
  "aggressiveEntry": 35.33,
  "stopLoss": 33.5,
  "stopLossPercent": 4.21,
  "targets": [
   36.03,
   36.73,
   37.77
  ]
 },
 "projections": {
  "basis": "Monte Carlo simulation on historical return distribution, re-run daily; not price targets",
  "years": [
   {
    "year": 2027,
    "downside10th": 23.6,
    "base": 35.93,
    "upside90th": 54.72
   },
   {
    "year": 2028,
    "downside10th": 20.16,
    "base": 36.55,
    "upside90th": 66.24
   },
   {
    "year": 2029,
    "downside10th": 17.94,
    "base": 37.17,
    "upside90th": 77.01
   },
   {
    "year": 2030,
    "downside10th": 16.31,
    "base": 37.81,
    "upside90th": 87.67
   },
   {
    "year": 2031,
    "downside10th": 15.02,
    "base": 38.45,
    "upside90th": 98.47
   },
   {
    "year": 2032,
    "downside10th": 13.96,
    "base": 39.11,
    "upside90th": 109.56
   },
   {
    "year": 2033,
    "downside10th": 13.08,
    "base": 39.78,
    "upside90th": 121.02
   },
   {
    "year": 2034,
    "downside10th": 12.32,
    "base": 40.46,
    "upside90th": 132.91
   },
   {
    "year": 2035,
    "downside10th": 11.66,
    "base": 41.15,
    "upside90th": 145.3
   },
   {
    "year": 2036,
    "downside10th": 11.07,
    "base": 41.85,
    "upside90th": 158.22
   }
  ]
 },
 "faqCount": 7,
 "sources": [
  "TwelveData",
  "Wall Street consensus"
 ],
 "sections": [
  {
   "id": "price",
   "title": "IP Price Analysis"
  },
  {
   "id": "market-metrics",
   "title": "Market Metrics",
   "facts": {
    "Open": "$35.48",
    "Day Range": "$35.27 to $36.26",
    "Prev Close": "$34.53",
    "Volume": "4.82M",
    "52-Week Range": "$29.26 to $50.25",
    "Market Cap": "$18.71B"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "peer-benchmarking",
   "title": "Peer Benchmarking",
   "text": [
    "Sector Position Analysis Trading at a significant premium to sector peers (+101%), suggesting market expectations for superior growth or market position."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "financials",
   "title": "IP Financial Performance",
   "text": [
    "Analysis: In the last 2 quarters, IP beat estimates 2 times. The stock rose 2 times the next day. Price tends to react positively to beats."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "analysis",
   "title": "IP Analysis",
   "text": [
    "International Paper (IP) is trading below its 50-day SMA of $38.83 and its 200-day SMA of $38.23, indicating a bearish trend. The RSI is at 36.08, classified as bearish, and the MACD is at -1.3876, further reinforcing negative momentum. The stock is also trading below its 20-day EMA of $36.35. Key support levels are not clearly defined given the current trend, but the current price of $35.33 is approaching the lower end of its recent trading range. Volume has been below average recently, with the latest volume at 4.82 million compared to an average of 5.79 million, suggesting a lack of strong conviction from either buyers or sellers at current levels. The chart structure indicates a downtrend, with recent price action failing to break above key moving averages. The bearish RSI suggests potential for a short-term bounce, but the overall trend remains negative. Investors should monitor for a sustained break above the 20-day EMA and the 50-day SMA to signal a potential shift in momentum. Until then, the path of least resistance appears to be lower.",
    "International Paper reported an EPS of $0.04 for the quarter to June 2026, significantly exceeding analyst estimates of -0.04 by 200%. This beat, despite a negative price reaction, could signal underlying operational improvements.",
    "Insiders have demonstrated net buying activity, with total purchases of $4.3 million against $2.6 million in sales, suggesting a degree of confidence in the company's future prospects.",
    "The median analyst price target of $47.00 represents a potential upside of 33.0% from the current stock price of $35.33, indicating Wall Street's belief in a potential recovery.",
    "The stock is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($38.83 and $38.23), with a bearish RSI of 36.08, indicating negative technical momentum that could pressure prices lower.",
    "International Paper is currently loss-making with a negative profit margin and has experienced a recent revenue contraction of -2.2%, posing a significant risk to its financial health and growth prospects.",
    "International Paper's base case outlook suggests a potential recovery driven by analyst expectations of strong earnings and revenue growth in the coming years, with next year's EPS projected at $3.01 and revenue at $25.8 billion. The median analyst price target of $47.00 implies a 33.0% upside from the current price. This optimistic view is supported by insider net buying activity and a low price-to-sales ratio. However, the company's current technical setup is bearish, with the stock trading below key moving averages and showing negative momentum. Significant risks include the current negative profitability, inconsistent earnings performance, and recent revenue contraction. A sustained break above the 50-day SMA and positive earnings surprises will be critical catalysts for a bullish turnaround. Conversely, failure to improve profitability or a deepening of the current technical downtrend could lead to further downside, potentially testing the lower end of the long-range projection."
   ],
   "lists": {
    "ProTips": [
     "Monitor upcoming earnings reports closely for signs of sustained profit improvement and revenue growth to validate the positive analyst outlook.",
     "Given the current bearish technical trend, consider waiting for a confirmed break above key resistance levels, such as the 50-day SMA, before initiating new positions.",
     "As International Paper offers a dividend yield of approximately 5.24%, it may appeal to income-focused investors, but the sustainability of this dividend should be assessed in light of current profitability challenges."
    ]
   },
   "catalysts": [
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Strong EPS Beat in Q2 2026",
     "text": "International Paper reported an EPS of $0.04 for the quarter to June 2026, significantly exceeding analyst estimates of -0.04 by 200%. This beat, despite a negative price reaction, could signal underlying operational improvements.",
     "source": "Earnings Report"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Positive Insider Buying Trend",
     "text": "Insiders have demonstrated net buying activity, with total purchases of $4.3 million against $2.6 million in sales, suggesting a degree of confidence in the company's future prospects.",
     "source": "Insider Transactions"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Analyst Price Target Upside",
     "text": "The median analyst price target of $47.00 represents a potential upside of 33.0% from the current stock price of $35.33, indicating Wall Street's belief in a potential recovery.",
     "source": "Wall Street Consensus"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Bearish Technical Momentum",
     "text": "The stock is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($38.83 and $38.23), with a bearish RSI of 36.08, indicating negative technical momentum that could pressure prices lower.",
     "source": "Technical Analysis"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Negative Profitability and Revenue Contraction",
     "text": "International Paper is currently loss-making with a negative profit margin and has experienced a recent revenue contraction of -2.2%, posing a significant risk to its financial health and growth prospects.",
     "source": "Fundamental Analysis"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "key-statistics",
   "title": "Key Statistics",
   "text": [
    "International Paper's valuation is currently difficult to assess using traditional P/E ratios due to a negative EPS of -5.39. The company's profit margin is negative at -14.21%, and its return on equity is also negative at -16.48%. This indicates current profitability issues. However, the price-to-sales ratio stands at 0.76, which is considerably lower than the sector average of 1.9, suggesting that the stock might be undervalued relative to its sales. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.69, which is in line with the sector average. Revenue growth has been negative at -2.2%, which is a concern when compared to the sector average revenue growth of 7.2%. While the stock appears cheap on a price-to-sales basis, the negative profitability and revenue contraction present significant headwinds that need to be addressed for a sustainable recovery.",
    "International Paper's recent earnings performance has been mixed. The company reported an EPS of $0.04 for the quarter to June 2026, significantly beating the estimated -0.04 with a 200% surprise, though the stock price reacted negatively, falling 5.38%. Prior to this, the quarter to March 2026 saw an EPS of $0.52, beating estimates by 26.83%. However, the quarter to December 2025 reported a loss of -0.08, missing estimates of 0.25 by -132%. This inconsistency in earnings performance highlights ongoing volatility in profitability.",
    "International Paper faces significant risks including its current negative profitability, evidenced by a -14.21% net profit margin and a -16.48% return on equity. The stock is also trading below key technical indicators like the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, with a bearish RSI, indicating a negative technical outlook. Also, the company has experienced recent revenue contraction of -2.2%, which, combined with inconsistent earnings, poses a risk to future growth prospects."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Market Cap",
       "cells": [
        "18.71B"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "P/E Ratio",
       "cells": [
        "N/A (Negative EPS)"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "EPS (TTM)",
       "cells": [
        "-5.39"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dividend Yield",
       "cells": [
        "5.24%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week High",
       "cells": [
        "50.25"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week Low",
       "cells": [
        "29.26"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "technical-indicators",
   "title": "Technical Indicators",
   "text": [
    "Technical Rating Bearish RSI Bearish SMA Cross Bullish Price vs SMA Bearish MACD Bearish Golden Cross in effect with the 50-day SMA ($38.83) above the 200-day SMA ($38.23), price is trading below the 50-day SMA."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "RSI": "Bearish",
    "SMA Cross": "Bullish",
    "Price vs SMA": "Bearish",
    "MACD": "Bearish"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "RSI (14)",
       "cells": [
        "36.08"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "MACD",
       "cells": [
        "-1.39"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 50",
       "cells": [
        "38.83"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 200",
       "cells": [
        "38.23"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "correlations",
   "title": "Market Correlations",
   "text": [
    "How this stock moves relative to other assets",
    "Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Correlation with S&P 500 (SPY)": "+0.42",
    "Correlation with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)": "+0.32",
    "Correlation with Bitcoin (BTC)": "-0.03",
    "Correlation with Gold (XAU)": "+0.07"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "trade-plans",
   "title": "IP Trade Plans",
   "text": [
    "Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels",
    "Enter now if confident",
    "Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss Calculated based on RSI (36.1) and current market volatility",
    "Consider scaling out: Take 50% profit at Target 1, 30% at Target 2, let 20% run to Target 3"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "TARGET 1": "$36.03",
    "TARGET 2": "$36.73",
    "TARGET 3": "$37.77",
    "STOP LOSS": "$33.50"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "seasonality",
   "title": "Seasonal Patterns",
   "text": [
    "Historical monthly performance trends",
    "Based on 3 years of historical monthly returns"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Average Jan return": "+4.41%",
    "Average Feb return": "-3.14%",
    "Average Mar return": "-2.67%",
    "Average Apr return": "-2.10%",
    "Average May return": "+3.54%",
    "Average Jun return": "+0.43%",
    "Average Jul return": "+1.74%",
    "Average Aug return": "+0.15%",
    "Average Sep return": "-1.60%",
    "Average Oct return": "-0.88%",
    "Average Nov return": "+4.95%",
    "Average Dec return": "-1.80%"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "risk",
   "title": "Risk & Volatility",
   "facts": {
    "Daily Volatility": "2.12%"
   },
   "lists": {
    "Risk considerations": [
     "Monitor position sizing based on current volatility levels",
     "Consider stop-loss placement beyond recent price range",
     "Diversification helps mitigate single-stock risk exposure"
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "growth",
   "title": "Growth of $10,000",
   "text": [
    "A $10,000 investment in IP in September 2016 would be worth about $7,787 today, compared with about $35,616 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "monte-carlo",
   "title": "Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in IP today could grow to about $11,847 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $44,782 and a bear case around $3,134. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "price-prediction",
   "title": "IP Stock Price Prediction: 2030",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $37.81 for IP by 2030 in the base case, from $35.33 today (1.1x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $16.31. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on IP's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.",
    "Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using IP's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "IP simulated price paths by year",
     "columns": [
      "Year",
      "Downside (10th pct)",
      "Base case",
      "Upside (90th pct)"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "2027",
       "cells": [
        "$23.60",
        "$35.93",
        "$54.72"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2028",
       "cells": [
        "$20.16",
        "$36.55",
        "$66.24"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2029",
       "cells": [
        "$17.94",
        "$37.17",
        "$77.01"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2030",
       "cells": [
        "$16.31",
        "$37.81",
        "$87.67"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2031",
       "cells": [
        "$15.02",
        "$38.45",
        "$98.47"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2032",
       "cells": [
        "$13.96",
        "$39.11",
        "$110"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2033",
       "cells": [
        "$13.08",
        "$39.78",
        "$121"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2034",
       "cells": [
        "$12.32",
        "$40.46",
        "$133"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2035",
       "cells": [
        "$11.66",
        "$41.15",
        "$145"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2036",
       "cells": [
        "$11.07",
        "$41.85",
        "$158"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "people-also-watch",
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  },
  {
   "id": "insider-trading",
   "title": "IP Insider Trading Analysis",
   "facts": {
    "Bought": "$4.3M",
    "Sold": "$2.6M",
    "Insiders": "15",
    "Avg Transaction": "$768.6K"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "Recent insider transactions in IP",
     "columns": [
      "Date",
      "Insider",
      "Type",
      "Shares",
      "Value"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Mar 16, 2023",
       "cells": [
        "SUTTON MARK S Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "85.0K",
        "$2.9M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Feb 14, 2019",
       "cells": [
        "NICHOLLS TIMOTHY S Officer",
        "Sell",
        "45.0K",
        "$2.1M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Sep 12, 2019",
       "cells": [
        "NICHOLLS TIMOTHY S Officer",
        "Sell",
        "45.0K",
        "$1.9M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Mar 11, 2021",
       "cells": [
        "NICHOLLS TIMOTHY S Officer",
        "Sell",
        "33.0K",
        "$1.8M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Mar 2, 2017",
       "cells": [
        "ROBERTS CAROL L Officer",
        "Sell",
        "32.2K",
        "$1.7M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "May 21, 2021",
       "cells": [
        "SIMS JOHN V Officer",
        "Sell",
        "23.9K",
        "$1.5M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dec 7, 2020",
       "cells": [
        "RYAN SHARON R General Counsel",
        "Sell",
        "30.0K",
        "$1.4M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Feb 27, 2017",
       "cells": [
        "JOSEPH TOMMY S Officer",
        "Sell",
        "25.0K",
        "$1.3M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jun 14, 2018",
       "cells": [
        "EALY CARLETON CATO Officer",
        "Sell",
        "22.0K",
        "$1.2M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Feb 23, 2017",
       "cells": [
        "HOEL WILLIAM P Officer",
        "Sell",
        "22.5K",
        "$1.2M"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "text": "SEC Form 4",
     "url": "https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&company=International+Paper+Co.&type=4&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=&action=getcompany"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "faq",
   "title": "Frequently Asked Questions"
  }
 ],
 "faq": [
  {
   "question": "What is International Paper's stock price forecast for 2030?",
   "answer": "Based on Monte Carlo simulations, International Paper's stock price is projected to be $37.81 in 2030 under a base case scenario. The downside projection is $16.31, while the upside projection reaches $87.67. These figures represent statistical outcomes, not guaranteed price targets."
  },
  {
   "question": "Is International Paper a buy right now?",
   "answer": "International Paper is currently rated a 'Hold' by analysts, with a consensus score of 55. While the median analyst price target of $47.00 suggests a 33.0% upside from the current price of $35.33, the stock is trading below key moving averages with bearish momentum, indicating technical weakness."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is International Paper's dividend yield?",
   "answer": "International Paper currently offers a dividend yield of approximately 5.24%, with a dividend rate of $1.852."
  },
  {
   "question": "How does International Paper's valuation compare to its sector?",
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