International Paper Company (IP) — Analyst outlook / Analyst consensus target is. Based on 29 analyst ratings, the consensus is bullish — 12 Buy, 10 Hold, 7 Sell.
The consensus price target is $47.97 (low: $40.00, high: $57.80), representing an upside of 31.3% from the current price $36.54.
Analysts estimate Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $1.14 and revenue of $18.80B for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) track record: 2024: actual $1.60 vs est $1.14 (beat +40%). 2025: actual $-6.71 vs est $0.24 (missed -2892.2%). Analyst accuracy: 34%.
IP Stock — 12-Month Price Forecast
$47.97
▲ +31.28% Upside
Average Price Target
Based on 29 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for International Paper Company, the average price target is $47.97, with a high forecast of $57.80, and a low forecast of $40.00.
The average price target represents a +31.28% change from the last price of $36.54.
Highest Price Target
$57.80
Average Price Target
$47.97
Lowest Price Target
$40.00
IP Analyst Ratings
Buy
Based on 29 analysts giving stock ratings to International Paper Company in the past 3 months
EPS Estimates — IP
34%
Analyst Accuracy
Inaccurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $1.60
vs Est $1.14
▲ 28.6% off
2025
Actual –$6.71
vs Est $0.24
▼ 103.6% off
Profitability Outlook
Company has mixed profitability — some years profitable, some at a loss. Analysts expect the company to turn profitable.
Revenue Estimates — IP
99%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $18.619B
vs Est $18.799B
▼ 1.0% off
2025
Actual $24.896B
vs Est $24.541B
▲ 1.4% off
Revenue Trend
Moderate revenue growth trend. Analysts forecast revenue contraction ahead.
