Should I buy International Paper (IP) stock or is it too late?

International Paper · Materials · price $32

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⭐ What the most reliable analysts say · those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices

⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: UBS — 63% of its targets hit on this sector (185 calls tested). It aims for $35 (+10 %), call made on October 6, 2026, maturing on October 6, 2027 (8 d ago).

The 7 reliable analysts $47+48 %

The 2 other firms $40.50+27 %

How to read it: the 7 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 7 aim above the price, 0 below, hence their $47 median. “The 2 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.

Firm-by-firm track record on International Paper

Here the hit rate is measured <b>on this stock specifically</b> (matured targets replayed against real prices, minimum 5 calls tested) — the green block above measures reliability <b>across the whole sector</b>, which is the criterion behind JPI selections. “Aims for” = the firm's most recent target on this stock; “—” means it hasn't published one recently.

Firm	% right	Gain vs sector	Calls	Aims for
Truist Securities	62 %	+9.3 %	13	$41 +29%
Citigroup	43 %	+2.7 %	14	$47 +48%
UBS	44 %	+0.5 %	9	$35 +10%
RBC Capital	56 %	-1.9 %	9	$52 +63%
Wells Fargo	36 %	-5.8 %	11	$42 +32%
B of A Securities	33 %	-6.8 %	9	$57 +79%
Jefferies	58 %	+9.3 %	12	—
Keybanc	60 %	+2.2 %	10	—

In short — Should you invest in International Paper? Is it too late, still worth it? Analysts are overwhelmingly positive (89% buy, median target $45, i.e. +41%), and the most reliable on IP targets even higher. We give you both sides, with the numbers — not advice.

✅ Reasons to believe

89% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 9 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
Median price target $45, i.e. +41% from the current price ($32).
The most reliable firm on IP, Seaport Global (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), targets $39 (call made on May 1, 2026, maturing on May 1, 2027) (+23%) in its most recent call.
6 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

The consensus is not unanimous: of 9 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 $45 (+41%) · 9 ratings · Buy consensus

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Buy889%

Hold111%

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⚠️ 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: 89% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $45 (+41%), 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 ($45) is still +41% above the current price ($32) (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 ($32) and its estimated value: analysts target $45 on median (+41%), with 89% 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?

The consensus is not unanimous: of 9 ratings, 1 is neutral.

→ Go deeper: the full International Paper profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).