Truist cuts target for International Paper stock to USD 41.00

Published on 10/24/2026 at 18:58 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

International Paper reports Q3 results before the market opens on October 28. International Paper stock costs EUR 29.90 on October 24, 2026.

Analyst target and earnings date

Truist Financial cut its International Paper target from USD 49.00 to USD 41.00 on October 12, 2026.
International Paper is expected to report third-quarter 2026 results before the market opens on October 28, 2026.
International Paper stock costs EUR 29.90 at Lang & Schwarz on October 24, 2026 at 1:03 p.m. CEST.

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Truist Financial cut its price target for International Paper from USD 49.00 to USD 41.00 on October 12, 2026, while maintaining a Buy rating, MarketBeat reported. The new target is 23.53 percent above the USD 33.19 primary-market price on October 23, 2026. International Paper stock was trading at EUR 29.90 at Lang & Schwarz on October 24, 2026 at 1:03 p.m. CEST.

Target cut sharpens the debate

The Truist decision gives investors a fresh valuation marker ahead of the companys next reported figures. The USD 8.00 reduction represents a 16.33 percent cut from the firms previous USD 49.00 target, according to the October 12 report. The target remains above the October 23 NYSE price, but the reduction signals a more cautious assessment of the recovery path.

Revenue and earnings remain key

International Papers second-quarter 2026 revenue was USD 6.00 billion, down 11.30 percent from USD 6.77 billion a year earlier, while the company posted a USD 12.00 million net loss. Those figures come from the quarter ended June 30, 2026 and are detailed by EarningsStory. Six-month operating cash flow reached USD 1.14 billion, compared with USD 188.00 million in the prior-year period, although receivables rose to USD 4.25 billion from USD 3.79 billion.

What comes on October 28?

International Paper is expected to report third-quarter 2026 results before the market opens on October 28, 2026. MarketBeat lists consensus revenue of USD 6.26 billion and adjusted earnings per share of USD 0.2862 for the quarter. The companys second-quarter adjusted earnings per share were USD 0.04, above the consensus loss of USD 0.04, even as revenue declined 11.30 percent year over year.

Stock position and valuation

On October 23, 2026, International Paper closed at USD 33.19 on the NYSE, with a 52-week range of USD 29.26 to USD 50.25. The stock was 34.00 percent below its 52-week high and 13.40 percent above its 52-week low. Its market capitalization was USD 17.6 billion and its annual dividend yield was 5.57 percent on that date.

Packaging business remains central

International Paper describes its business as sustainable packaging, recycling, pulp and paper products serving customers across North America and Europe. The company identifies itself as NYSE-listed International Paper Company and highlights packaging solutions made from renewable resources on its International Paper website. For investors, the October 28 report will put the target revision against a fresh test of revenue, earnings and cash conversion.

International Paper stock was trading at EUR 29.90 at Lang & Schwarz on October 24, 2026 at 1:03 p.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of International Paper stock.