International Paper stock sits 18.93 percent below Wells Fargo target

Published on 10/17/2026 at 21:33 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

IP declared a USD 0.4625 dividend on October 12, 2026. International Paper stock costs USD 34.05 on October 16, 2026, down 0.15 percent versus NYSE close.

Analyst target and reporting date

Wells Fargo maintained an Overweight rating and set a USD 42.00 target on October 7, 2026.
International Paper declared a USD 0.4625 quarterly dividend on October 12, 2026.
International Paper stock cost USD 34.05 at 4:00 p.m. ET on October 16, 2026, down 0.15 percent versus the NYSE prior close.
International Paper will release third-quarter 2026 earnings on October 28, 2026.

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Wells Fargo maintained an Overweight rating on International Paper and lowered its target from USD 46.00 to USD 42.00 in a note dated October 7, 2026, as reported by MarketBeat. That target stood 23.35 percent above the October 16 price. International Paper stock last traded at USD 34.05 on the NYSE on October 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, down 0.15 percent from USD 34.10.

Revenue remains the key test

International Paper's second-quarter 2026 revenue was USD 6.00 billion, down 11.30 percent from the year-earlier period, while the company reported a net loss of USD 12.00 million. MarketBeat also cited quarterly earnings per share of USD 0.04 and revenue of USD 6.00 billion in the latest reported quarter. The comparison matters because the target reset reflects a weaker earnings backdrop rather than a change in the company's listing or business scope.

Dividend adds a dated cash return

International Paper declared a quarterly dividend of USD 0.4625 per common share on October 12, 2026. The payment is scheduled for December 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on November 16, 2026, according to PR Newswire. The declared amount gives the stock a concrete income marker while the analyst target supplies the more immediate valuation reference.

Valuation and earnings date

International Paper had a market capitalization of USD 18.0 billion, a negative trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 5.22, and a dividend yield of 0.05 percent in the October 17 market snapshot. Its 52-week range was USD 29.26 to USD 50.25, placing the latest price USD 4.79 above the low and USD 16.20 below the high. The company is scheduled to release third-quarter 2026 earnings on October 28, 2026, before the New York Stock Exchange opens, according to PR Newswire.

Stock stays above its yearly low

The price position leaves International Paper 16.38 percent above its 52-week low and 32.24 percent below its 52-week high. For investors, the October 28 report is the next dated test of whether the revenue decline and negative earnings can stabilize.

Latest stock position

International Paper stock last traded at USD 34.05 on the NYSE on October 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, down 0.15 percent versus the NYSE prior close of USD 34.10. The latest price was intraday on the final completed US session.