Wall Street Zen downgrades International Paper stock to Sell

Published on 10/05/2026 at 13:37 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Wall Street Zen moved from Hold to Sell on October 3, 2026. International Paper stock costs EUR 28.50 versus EUR 28.30, plus 0.71 percent.

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International Paper (ISIN US4601461035) was downgraded from Hold to Sell by Wall Street Zen on October 3, 2026, according to MarketBeat. The stock was trading at EUR 28.50 at Lang & Schwarz on October 5, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. CEST, up 0.71 percent versus the prior close of EUR 28.30.

Analyst split widens around International Paper

The downgrade contrasts with a still-positive broader view. MarketBeat reported that 10 analysts rated the shares Buy, three rated them Hold and one rated them Sell, producing a Moderate Buy consensus and an average target of USD 48.75.

JPMorgan raised its target from USD 61 to USD 62 and maintained an Overweight rating on September 23, 2026, according to MarketScreener. The competing signals matter because the latest euro quote remains close to its prior-day base while dollar-denominated targets imply very different views of future earnings power.

Quarterly revenue falls as profit stays thin

In the quarterly report released July 30, 2026, International Paper posted revenue of USD 6.0 billion, below the USD 6.19 billion analyst estimate, according to MarketBeat. Revenue declined 11.30 percent from the same quarter a year earlier, while earnings per share of USD 0.04 exceeded the USD -0.04 consensus estimate by USD 0.08.

The operating picture is mixed rather than one-directional. Standardized financial data show USD 45.0 million of operating profit and a 1.00 percent operating margin for the second quarter of 2026, compared with USD 151.0 million and 3.00 percent in the first quarter.

International Paper remains a large S&P 500 materials name

International Paper describes itself as a sustainable packaging solutions provider, with recycling and fiber-based products supporting customers across multiple industries. Its primary listing is the NYSE under ticker IP, and its market capitalization was USD 16.9 billion on October 2, 2026.

The primary-market reference price was USD 31.97 on October 2, 2026, against a 52-week range of USD 29.26 to USD 50.25. That range places the share price closer to its yearly low than its yearly high, while the latest analyst actions show a sharp gap between cautious and optimistic scenarios.

Euro quote shows a modest daily gain

International Paper was trading at EUR 28.50 at Lang & Schwarz on October 5, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. CEST, plus 0.71 percent versus the Lang & Schwarz prior close of EUR 28.30 on October 2, 2026. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of International Paper stock.