Should I buy International Paper (IP) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: UBS — 64% of its targets hit on this sector (176 calls tested). It aims for $47 (+18 %), call made on August 1, 2026, maturing on August 1, 2027 (27 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on International Paper
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truist Securities | 62 % | +9.3 % | 13 | $49 +23% |
| UBS | 50 % | +4.4 % | 8 | $47 +18% |
| Citigroup | 43 % | +2.7 % | 14 | $48 +20% |
| RBC Capital | 56 % | -1.9 % | 9 | $52 +30% |
| B of A Securities | 38 % | -5.2 % | 8 | $57 +43% |
| Wells Fargo | 30 % | -9.6 % | 10 | $46 +15% |
| Jefferies | 58 % | +9.3 % | 12 | — |
| Keybanc | 60 % | +2.2 % | 10 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 88% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 8 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $49, i.e. +22% from the current price ($40).
- 5 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
- Pays a dividend (4.8% yield) — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on IP, Seaport Global (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), only targets $39 (call made on May 1, 2026, maturing on May 1, 2027) (-2%) in its most recent call. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 8 ratings, 1 is neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on IP
Median target $49 (+22%) · 8 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in International Paper now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 88% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $49 (+22%), and Seaport Global (most reliable on IP, 100%) targets $39. Weigh that against valuation. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in International Paper?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($49) is still +22% above the current price ($40) (most reliable on IP: Seaport Global, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is International Paper still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($40) and its estimated value: analysts target $49 on median (+22%), with 88% buys (most reliable on IP: Seaport Global, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on IP and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying IP?
Even the most reliable firm on IP, Seaport Global (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), only targets $39 (call made on May 1, 2026, maturing on May 1, 2027) (-2%) in its most recent call. The stock may already have run past its target.
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