Nama's AI scorecard currently rates International Paper Hold (4.8 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is IP's P/E ratio?

International Paper trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 71.9.

When does IP report earnings?

International Paper's next scheduled report is on Jan 28, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.42.

What is the IP price target?

The median analyst price target from 10 analysts is $41.50, with a range of $35.00 – $51.00.

Is IP Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads International Paper as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does IP pay a dividend?

Yes — International Paper's dividend yield is 5.4%.

Nama Insights

International Paper (IP)

Consumer Cyclical · Packaging Containers · NYSE

S&P 500

International Paper (IP) is a Consumer Cyclical company in the Packaging Containers industry. It has a market capitalization of $18.29B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 71.9 and a free-cash-flow yield of -0.9%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 49.2% and free cash flow per share fell 114.7%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 4.8 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the lagging band of its market.

AI scorecard

Hold · 4.8/10

The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Lagging · -12.9% over 12 months ex. last

Second-worst fifth of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-42.8%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$18.29B
Trailing P/E	71.9
Price / book	1.3
Price / sales	0.8
FCF yield	-0.9%
Dividend yield	5.4%
Gross margin	29.8%
Operating margin	0.2%
Net margin	-14.2%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+49.2%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+3.8%
EPS growth (YoY)	-107.0%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	-114.7%
Beta	0.9
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Consumer Cyclical
Industry	Packaging Containers

IP earnings

Next report: Jan 28, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $0.42). Beat the EPS estimate in 3 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Oct 28, 2026	$0.37	$0.29	+27.6%	$6.20B
Q2 2026	Jul 30, 2026	$0.04	-$0.04	+200.0%	$6.00B
Q1 2026	Apr 30, 2026	$0.15	$0.14	+7.1%	$5.97B
Q4 2025	Jan 29, 2026	-$0.08	$0.25	-132.0%	$6.01B

IP analyst price target

Median target $41.50 from 10 analysts, ranging $35.00 – $51.00.

Packaging Containers peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
SW	Smurfit Westrock	$23.13B	31.3
PKG	Packaging Corporation of America	$22.25B	24.7
AMCR	Amcor	$20.73B	11.2
BALL	Ball	$17.16B	16.6
AVY	Avery Dennison	$14.10B	18.3
CCK	Crown	$13.11B	14.3
REYN	Reynolds Consumer Products	$5.08B	14.3
SON	Sonoco Products	$4.99B	9.3

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Recent Congressional trades

International Paper trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Julie Johnson	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 5, 2026
Gilbert Cisneros	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	May 8, 2026
Gilbert Cisneros	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Dec 15, 2025
Julie Johnson	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Dec 11, 2025
Earl Blumenauer	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Dec 4, 2023
David A Perdue , Jr	Senate	Sell	$15,001 - $50,000	—
David A Perdue , Jr	Senate	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	—
David A Perdue , Jr	Senate	Sell	$15,001 - $50,000	—

IP FAQ

Is IP a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates International Paper Hold (4.8 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is IP's P/E ratio?: International Paper trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 71.9.
When does IP report earnings?: International Paper's next scheduled report is on Jan 28, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.42.
What is the IP price target?: The median analyst price target from 10 analysts is $41.50, with a range of $35.00 – $51.00.
Is IP Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads International Paper as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does IP pay a dividend?: Yes — International Paper's dividend yield is 5.4%.