International Paper Company

NYSE:IP Stock Report

Market Cap: US$24.6b

International Paper Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

International Paper is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 60.8% and 3.3% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 61.6% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 11.8% in 3 years.

Key information

60.8%

Earnings growth rate

61.61%

EPS growth rate

Packaging earnings growth20.9%
Revenue growth rate3.3%
Future return on equity11.84%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated07 Feb 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

International Paper Announces A Strategic U-Turn (Rating Downgrade)

Jan 29

International Paper's (NYSE:IP) Dividend Will Be $0.4625

Oct 18
International Paper's (NYSE:IP) Dividend Will Be $0.4625

International Paper's Investor Day Causes Justified Optimism

Mar 27

International Paper: Working To Grow Sustainable Packaging With Strategic Investments

Feb 14

International Paper: Self-Help And An Improving Market Enable Further Upside

Nov 29

International Paper Stock: Not Trading On Fundamentals

Sep 17
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Decisive Shifts And Operational Optimizations Set To Revitalize Profitability And Market Share

Implementing an 80/20 operating system and focusing on profitable growth is anticipated to significantly boost profitability and earnings.

The Combination Of International Paper + DS Smith Is Overpriced

Jul 05

International Paper: The Market Has Overpriced It As A Standalone Business

Jun 28

International Paper: Catalysts On The Horizon But No Rush To Jump In

Apr 16

International Paper Company: A Change In Leadership Causes Shares To Spike

Mar 19

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:IP - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202826,4561,7251,7813,6978
12/31/202725,6271,5581,5053,55510
12/31/202624,6469676192,06611
12/31/202523,634-2,838-1591,698N/A
9/30/202524,334-555-2771,190N/A
6/30/202522,091-18-1181,106N/A
3/31/202519,901396-5995N/A
12/31/202418,6195577571,678N/A
9/30/202416,5143538071,773N/A
6/30/202417,1484347381,720N/A
3/31/202418,5151868321,883N/A
12/31/202318,9163026921,833N/A
9/30/202319,4487579442,102N/A
6/30/202320,2371,4529012,069N/A
3/31/202320,9441,6468441,931N/A
12/31/202221,1611,7411,2432,174N/A
9/30/202221,1141,3747101,520N/A
6/30/202220,6269191,0321,730N/A
3/31/202220,0078111,4612,106N/A
12/31/202119,3638111,4812,030N/A
9/30/202116,5019082,2702,712N/A
6/30/202116,7106802,3672,802N/A
3/31/202116,8066382,3722,926N/A
12/31/202017,5651822,3123,063N/A
9/30/202020,8394942,1823,202N/A
6/30/202021,2846342,1633,349N/A
3/31/202022,0856602,2573,526N/A
12/31/201918,3176992,3343,610N/A
9/30/201922,8291,376N/A3,503N/A
6/30/201923,1621,594N/A3,562N/A
3/31/201923,3281,730N/A3,296N/A
12/31/201823,3061,667N/A3,226N/A
9/30/201823,0662,819N/A3,593N/A
6/30/201822,6822,623N/A1,943N/A
3/31/201822,2322,279N/A1,787N/A
12/31/201721,7432,110N/A1,757N/A
9/30/201719,829753N/A1,481N/A
6/30/201719,578699N/A2,531N/A
3/31/201719,517655N/A2,491N/A
12/31/201619,495802N/A2,478N/A
9/30/201621,141869N/A2,556N/A
6/30/201621,566777N/A3,052N/A
3/31/201621,958964N/A2,562N/A
12/31/201520,675853N/A2,580N/A
9/30/201522,865903N/A2,734N/A
6/30/201523,2251,022N/A2,830N/A
3/31/201523,410969N/A3,244N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: IP is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (3.4%).

Earnings vs Market: IP is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.

High Growth Earnings: IP is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: IP's revenue (3.3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (10.2% per year).

High Growth Revenue: IP's revenue (3.3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: IP's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (11.8%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/02/09 04:47
End of Day Share Price 2026/02/06 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

International Paper Company is covered by 28 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
David ColemanArgus Research Company
Peter RuschmeierBarclays
Stephen AtkinsonBMO Capital Markets Equity Research