International Paper (IP) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 15 analyst ratings
Based on 7 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bank | Upgraded | Hold → Buy | $50.00 from $39.00 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Buy | $49.00 from $46.00 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Overweight | $46.00 from $42.00 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Outperform | $52.00 from $48.00 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Buy | $48.00 from $43.00 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Neutral | $47.00 from $40.00 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Upgraded | Neutral → Overweight | $61.00 from $51.00 | Jul 28, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Outperform | $48.00 from $45.00 | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Buy | $46.00 from $40.00 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Overweight | $42.00 from $39.00 | Jul 9, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Neutral | $51.00 from $43.00 | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Buy | $43.00 from $36.00 | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Upgraded | Equal-Weight → Overweight | $39.00 from $38.00 | May 4, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Buy | $36.00 from $44.00 | May 4, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Neutral | $32.00 from $40.00 | May 4, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Outperform | $45.00 from $48.00 | May 1, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Neutral | $43.00 from $46.00 | May 1, 2026 |
| Seaport Global | Upgraded | Neutral → Buy | $39.00 | May 1, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Buy | $44.00 from $48.00 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Buy | $44.00 from $47.00 | Apr 14, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for IP stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for International Paper (IP) is $50.43, with a high estimate of $61.00 and a low of $46.00, across 7 analysts.
Is IP a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering International Paper currently average a Buy rating: 9 buy, 5 hold and 1 sell, from 15 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for IP?
The average price target of $50.43 implies 31.62% upside from the last price of $38.32.
What is the latest analyst rating on IP?
On Jul 31, 2026, Deutsche Bank upgraded International Paper to Buy with a price target of $50.00.
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