International Paper Company (IP) is currently trading at $35.02. Based on 11 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $47.91, implying a 36.8% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.
Over the past 30 days, the feed records 1 target raise and 0 target cuts for IP. Over the past 90 days, the feed records 13 target raises and 0 target cuts for IP.
International Paper Company
Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).
Price (USD)
Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price
| Firm | Date | PT action | Prior → Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argus Research | Sep 24, 2026 | Maintains | $45.00 → $45.00 |
| JP Morgan | Sep 23, 2026 | Raises | $61.00 → $62.00 |
| UBS | Jul 31, 2026 | Raises | $40.00 → $47.00 |
| Citigroup | Jul 31, 2026 | Raises | $43.00 → $48.00 |
| RBC Capital | Jul 31, 2026 | Raises | $48.00 → $52.00 |
| Wells Fargo | Jul 31, 2026 | Raises | $42.00 → $46.00 |
| Truist Securities | Jul 31, 2026 | Raises | $46.00 → $49.00 |
| Deutsche Bank | Jul 31, 2026 | Raises | $39.00 → $50.00 |
| JP Morgan | Jul 28, 2026 | Raises | $51.00 → $61.00 |
| RBC Capital | Jul 17, 2026 | Raises | $45.00 → $48.00 |
| Truist Securities | Jul 15, 2026 | Raises | $40.00 → $46.00 |
| Citigroup | Jul 9, 2026 | Raises | $36.00 → $43.00 |
| JP Morgan | Jul 9, 2026 | Raises | $43.00 → $51.00 |
| Wells Fargo | Jul 9, 2026 | Raises | $39.00 → $42.00 |
| UBS | May 4, 2026 | Lowers | $40.00 → $32.00 |
| Citigroup | May 4, 2026 | Lowers | $44.00 → $36.00 |
| Wells Fargo | May 4, 2026 | Raises | $38.00 → $39.00 |
| Seaport Global | May 1, 2026 | Announces | $0.00 → $39.00 |
| JP Morgan | May 1, 2026 | Lowers | $46.00 → $43.00 |
| RBC Capital | May 1, 2026 | Lowers | $48.00 → $45.00 |
PT action: Maintains
$45.00 → $45.00
PT action: Raises
$61.00 → $62.00
PT action: Raises
$40.00 → $47.00
PT action: Raises
$43.00 → $48.00
PT action: Raises
$48.00 → $52.00
PT action: Raises
$42.00 → $46.00
PT action: Raises
$46.00 → $49.00
PT action: Raises
$39.00 → $50.00
PT action: Raises
$51.00 → $61.00
PT action: Raises
$45.00 → $48.00
PT action: Raises
$40.00 → $46.00
PT action: Raises
$36.00 → $43.00
PT action: Raises
$43.00 → $51.00
PT action: Raises
$39.00 → $42.00
PT action: Lowers
$40.00 → $32.00
PT action: Lowers
$44.00 → $36.00
PT action: Raises
$38.00 → $39.00
PT action: Announces
$0.00 → $39.00
PT action: Lowers
$46.00 → $43.00
PT action: Lowers
$48.00 → $45.00
Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.
$47.91
Based on 11 analysts
+36.80%
$18.55B
Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.
Major insider buying detected recently.
TOZIER SCOTT A (Director) - 10,000 shares
| Date | Name | Position | Transaction | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | HAMIC WILLIAM THOMAS | President | Sale at price 41.20 per share. | 24,500 |
| 8/4/2026 | GOUGHNOUR HOLLY G | Officer | Sale at price 41.96 per share. | 3,500 |
| 5/1/2026 | TOZIER SCOTT A | Director | Purchase at price 31.30 per share. | 10,000 |
| 3/12/2026 | GUSTAFSSON PER ANDERS | Director | Purchase at price 37.83 - 38.84 per share. | 26,092 |
| 1/30/2026 | CONNOR CHRISTOPHER M | Director | Purchase at price 40.37 per share. | 25,000 |
| 1/30/2026 | SILVERNAIL ANDREW K. | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase at price 39.98 per share. | 50,000 |
| 11/18/2025 | ELLIS CLAYTON R | Officer | Sale at price 36.85 per share. | 18,819 |
| 9/16/2025 | SAAB JOSEPH R | General Counsel | Sale at price 45.54 per share. | 9,000 |
| 5/5/2025 | GOUGHNOUR HOLLY G | Officer | Sale at price 44.85 per share. | 7,500 |
| 11/29/2024 | SULLIVAN KATHRYN D. | Director | Sale at price 58.39 per share. | 600 |
A. The current target price for International Paper Company is $47.91, which implies a 36.8% upside from the current price of $35.02. This is based on the consensus of 11 Wall Street analysts.
A. Currently, there are 3 Strong Buy, 7 Buy, 2 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.
A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 4 insider buys and 6 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.
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