International Paper consensus picture on Wall Street, shares trade steadily on NYSE

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-30, 11:23.

International Paper (US4601461035) starts Tuesday with a stable analyst backdrop. The shares trade on the NYSE, where investors focus on the earnings outlook and cash generation in the paper and packaging segment.

How analysts view the stock

On Wall Street, coverage of International Paper is dominated by large houses such as Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley, which track the stock in the context of the U.S. basic materials and packaging sector.

Consensus data typically clusters around a Hold recommendation for the International Paper stock, reflecting a mixed view of cyclical paper demand and the company’s ability to protect margins in a volatile cost environment.

Consensus, peers and sector context

In the analyst models, International Paper is often compared with U.S. peers like WestRock and Packaging Corporation of America, where valuation multiples and dividend yields are used as benchmarks for relative attractiveness.

For International Paper, earnings estimates over the coming twelve months commonly factor in modest revenue growth, disciplined capital spending and a continued focus on shareholder returns via dividends.

How the money is made

International Paper generates most of its revenue from packaging and paper products, including containerboard and corrugated boxes used in shipping, storage and e-commerce logistics.

The group also produces pulp and specialty paper grades, supplying customers in consumer goods, industrial applications and printing, with manufacturing assets spread across North America and selected international markets.

Where the stock trades today

The International Paper shares (US4601461035) trade on 2026-06-30, 11:23 on the NYSE at an indicative level around the mid-double-digit dollar range, quoted in U.S. dollars.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a buy or sell recommendation, or any form of financial consultation. Figures and assessments reflect the situation as of the stated date and may change over time.