International Paper Co.

IPNYSEUSD
44.09 USD
1.68 (3.96%)AT CLOSE (11:59 AM EDT)
44.31
0.21 (0.49%)
POST MARKET (AS OF 07:58 PM EDT)
Post Market
AS OF 07:58 PM EDT
44.31
0.21 (0.49%)
🔴Market: CLOSED

IP is currently priced at $43.88. There is a divergence between signals — technical indicators rate "Strong Buy" but underlying fundamentals lean "Sell". Notable factors include a concerning Altman Z-Score in the distress zone, negative Return on Equity and a bearish Death Cross on the long-term moving averages. The stock looks compelling on valuation, with multiples below sector averages across P/E, P/B, and EV/EBITDA.

Technical & fundamental data as of Jul 28, 2026.

Open?$43.57
High?$44.82
Low?$43.35
Prev. Close?$42.41
Volume?7.2M
Avg. Volume?5.9M
VWAP?$44.10
Rel. Volume?1.22x
Bid / Ask
Bid?$43.88 × 100
Ask?$44.74 × 100
Spread?$0.86
Midpoint?$44.31
Valuation & Ratios
Market Cap?23.3B
Shares Out?529.5M
Float?528.4M
Float %?99.8%
P/E Ratio?N/A
P/B Ratio?1.58
EPS?-$6.33
Dividend?4.19%
Ex-Dividend?2026-08-14
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Profile
International Paper manufactures packaging products. It accounts for roughly one-third of the North American corrugated packaging market. The company also has a substantial presence in Europe following its acquisition of DS Smith. International Paper serves a variety of end markets, including industrial, consumer products, and manufacturing.
Employees
62.6K
Market Cap
22.5B
Industry
PAPER MILLS
Listed
1949-12-21
Address
6400 POPLAR AVENUE
MEMPHIS, TN 38197
Phone: 901-419-7000
Technical OutlookStrong Buy
Strong SellNeutralStrong Buy
Long-Term (Tide)? Bullish(+1/3)
Medium-Term (Wave)? Bullish(+3/3)
Short-Term (Ripple)? Bullish(+2/3)
MA Alignment?Mixed
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Fundamental OutlookSell
Strong SellNeutralStrong Buy
F-Score?
23
Z-Score?
16
Momentum?
40
Short Sent.?
28
Piotroski F-Score?3/9Weak
Altman Z-Score?1.29Distress
Confidence?79%Moderate
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Short InterestVery High
Short % of Float?9.78%Elevated
Short Interest?51.7M
Days to Cover?10.4
Free Float528.4M
Avg Daily Volume5.0M
Settlement Date2026-07-15
Financial Health
Current Ratio?1.21Adequate
Quick Ratio?0.94Weak
Cash Ratio?0.17Low
Debt/Equity?0.76Moderate
ValuationATTRACTIVELY VALUEDvs 1 peers + S&P 500
Score
87/100
P/E?
N/A
P/B?
Peers
100
S&P
85
1.58CHEAP
P/S?
Peers
100
S&P
88
0.94CHEAP
P/FCF?
Peers
50
S&P
15
42.2PRICEY
EV/EBITDA?
Peers
100
S&P
74
11.0CHEAP
EV/Sales?
Peers
100
S&P
86
1.34CHEAP
Returns & Efficiency
ROE?
Peers
50
S&P
7
-22.6%WEAK
ROA?
Peers
50
S&P
3
-9.2%WEAK
Cash Flow & Enterprise
FCF?$553.0M
Enterprise Value?$33.3B
Fundamentals ratios updated end of day