International Paper Stock Forecast
NYSE: IPBasic MaterialsPaperUSD
Market open · Delayed 15 min · as of Oct 8, 1:07 PM ET
IP analyst consensus
Consensus (12 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$46.73+48.40%
- Strong buy 3
- Buy 7
- Hold 2
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
What analysts say
According to 12 Wall Street analysts covering International Paper (2026-10-07), 10 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 2 rate it a hold and 0 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "buy". The average 12-month price target is $46.73, with a high estimate of $62.00 and a low estimate of $35.00. The average target implies upside of 48.4% from the current price of $31.49.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 77.1%, a relatively narrow range. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for IP.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 3 | 25% |
| Buy | 7 | 58% |
| Hold | 2 | 17% |
| Sell | 0 | 0% |
| Strong sell | 0 | 0% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $35.00 | +11.15% |
| Average target | $46.73 | +48.40% |
| High target | $62.00 | +96.89% |