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Valued at a market cap of $26.6 billion, International Paper Company (IP) is a leading global producer of renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products. Operating through its Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers segments, the company serves diverse markets across North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa. IP is expected to release its fiscal Q2 2025 results before the market opens on Thursday, Jul. 31.
Ahead of this event, analysts project the Memphis, Tennessee-based company to report an adjusted EPS of $0.38, a 30.9% decrease from $0.55 in the year-ago quarter. International Paper surpassed Wall Street's bottom-line estimates in three of the last four quarterly reports while missing on another occasion.
For fiscal 2025, analysts forecast the global paper and packaging company to report adjusted EPS of $2.01, up 77.9% from $1.13 in fiscal 2024. Additionally, adjusted EPS is expected to increase 74.1% year-over-year to $3.50 in fiscal 2026.
Over the past 52 weeks, shares of IP have risen 15.8%, outperforming the broader S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 13.4% gain and the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund's (XLB) 4.1% return over the same time frame.
Shares of International Paper fell 4.1% on Apr. 30 after the company reported Q1 2025 adjusted EPS of $0.23 and revenue of $5.9 billion, missing forecasts. The disappointing results were driven by weaker-than-expected demand for corrugated cardboard and fiber packaging in North America and Europe, amid inflationary pressures and concerns about a recession.
Analysts' consensus view on International Paper stock is cautiously optimistic, with a "Moderate Buy" rating overall. Among 12 analysts covering the stock, seven suggest a "Strong Buy," one gives a "Moderate Buy," two recommend a "Hold," and two give "Strong Sells." As of writing, IP is trading below the average analyst price target of $56.28.
