Fintel reports that on January 30, 2026, Wells Fargo upgraded their outlook for International Paper (NYSE:IP) from Underweight to Equal-Weight.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 21.01% Upside
As of January 13, 2026, the average one-year price target for International Paper is $48.78/share. The forecasts range from a low of $36.36 to a high of $60.69. The average price target represents an increase of 21.01% from its latest reported closing price of $40.31 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for International Paper is 22,801MM, a decrease of 3.52%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 3.61.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1,510 funds or institutions reporting positions in International Paper. This is an decrease of 222 owner(s) or 12.82% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to IP is 0.24%, an increase of 8.89%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 0.66% to 679,109K shares. 
The put/call ratio of IP is 0.73, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Price T Rowe Associates holds 66,221K shares representing 12.54% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 53,774K shares , representing an increase of 18.80%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in IP by 15.24% over the last quarter.
Capital Research Global Investors holds 54,331K shares representing 10.29% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 50,562K shares , representing an increase of 6.94%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in IP by 0.23% over the last quarter.
Capital International Investors holds 48,991K shares representing 9.28% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 32,369K shares , representing an increase of 33.93%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in IP by 40.54% over the last quarter.
AMRMX - AMERICAN MUTUAL FUND holds 41,821K shares representing 7.92% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 35,846K shares , representing an increase of 14.29%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in IP by 9.77% over the last quarter.
AWSHX - WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND holds 19,476K shares representing 3.69% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 10,564K shares , representing an increase of 45.76%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in IP by 72.53% over the last quarter.
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