International Paper (IP) – Investment Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for International Paper (NYSE: IP):

• 10/12/2026 – International Paper had its price target lowered by Truist Financial Corporation from $49.00 to $41.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 10/8/2026 – International Paper was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “sell (d+)” to “sell (d)”.
• 10/7/2026 – International Paper had its price target lowered by Wells Fargo & Company from $46.00 to $42.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 10/5/2026 – International Paper had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $47.00 to $35.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 10/3/2026 – International Paper was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “sell”.
• 10/2/2026 – International Paper had its price target lowered by Citigroup Inc. from $48.00 to $47.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 9/24/2026 – International Paper had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by Argus. They now have a $45.00 price target on the stock.
• 9/23/2026 – International Paper had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $61.00 to $62.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 9/19/2026 – International Paper was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “sell” to “hold”.
• 9/11/2026 – International Paper was upgraded by Bank of America Corporation from “neutral” to “buy”. They now have a $46.00 price target on the stock.
• 8/25/2026 – International Paper was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “sell”.
• 8/21/2026 – International Paper was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “sell (d)” to “sell (d+)”.

International Paper Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 15th. Investors of record on Monday, November 16th will be paid a dividend of $0.4625 per share. This represents a $1.85 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 16th. International Paper’s dividend payout ratio is presently -28.37%.

Insider Activity at International Paper

In other news, VP William Hamic sold 24,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $41.20, for a total value of $1,009,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 106,952 shares in the company, valued at $4,406,422.40. This represents a 18.64% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CAO Holly G. Goughnour sold 3,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $41.96, for a total transaction of $146,860.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 34,248 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,437,046.08. This trade represents a 9.27% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Company insiders own 0.21% of the company’s stock.

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and paper products. Its offerings include corrugated packaging and containerboard used to protect and transport goods, as well as absorbent cellulose fibers and other fiber-based materials used in personal care, healthcare, foodservice and industrial applications.

The company serves customers across North America and Europe, with products sold to manufacturers, retailers, consumer-goods companies and other commercial customers.