IP:NYE-International Paper (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Packaging & Containers |

Last Closing

USD 49.54

Change

+0.05 (+0.10)%

Market Cap

USD 17.31B

Volume

2.73M

Analyst Target

USD 39.62
Analyst Rating

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About

International Paper Company produces and sells renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products in North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa. It operates through two segments, Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers. The company offers linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium and saturating kraft; and pulp for a range of applications, such as diapers, towel and tissue products, feminine care, incontinence, and other personal care products, as well as specialty pulps for use in textiles, construction materials, paints, coatings, and others. It sells its products directly to end users and converters, as well as through agents, resellers, and distributors. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.

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ETFs Containing IP

WOOD iShares Global Timber & F.. 1,000.00 % 0.46 %

-0.16 (0%)

USD 0.18B
IUSB:XETRA iShares Global Timber & F.. 6.43 % 0.00 %

-0.07 (0%)

USD 0.21B
WOOD:SW iShares Global Timber & F.. 5.61 % 0.00 %

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RSPM Invesco S&P 500® Equal.. 3.68 % 0.00 %

-0.12 (0%)

USD 0.29B
BAMD 3.68 % 0.00 %

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HDLV:PA Invesco S&P 500 High Divi.. 2.49 % 0.00 %

-0.10 (0%)

USD 0.59B
DIV Global X SuperDividend U... 2.43 % 0.46 %

-0.03 (0%)

USD 0.63B
EXX5:XETRA iShares Dow Jones U.S. Se.. 1.82 % 0.00 %

-0.43 (0%)

USD 0.37B
UMI:CA CI U.S. MidCap Dividend I.. 1.07 % 0.41 %

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CAD 0.02B
MMS:PA Amundi MSCI EMU Small Cap.. 1.07 % 0.00 %

-0.12 (0%)

USD 0.42B
LGWU:XETRA Amundi MSCI EMU Small Cap.. 1.07 % 0.00 %

+0.65 (+0%)

USD 0.27B
CUT Invesco MSCI Global Timbe.. 0.00 % 0.55 %

-0.12 (0%)

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DON WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Di.. 0.00 % 0.38 %

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DVY iShares Select Dividend E.. 0.00 % 0.39 %

-0.22 (0%)

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XLSY 0.00 % 0.00 %

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FSMD Fidelity Small-Mid Factor 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.04 (+0%)

USD 0.47B
RTM Invesco S&P 500® Equal W.. 0.00 % 0.40 %

-0.12 (0%)

USD 0.27B
HDLG:LSE Invesco S&P 500 High Divi.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-16.50 (0%)

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HDLV:LSE Invesco S&P 500 High Divi.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.14 (0%)

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WOOD:LSE iShares Global Timber & F.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-14.50 (0%)

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EXX5:F iShares Dow Jones U.S. Se.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.08 (+0%)

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HDLV:F Invesco Markets III plc -.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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UMI-B:CA CI WisdomTree U.S. MidCap.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Packaging & Containers) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 37.04% 100% F 94% A
Dividend Return 5.12% 93% A 82% B
Total Return 42.16% 100% F 95% A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 46.92% 100% F 91% A-
Dividend Return 6.86% 93% A 80% B-
Total Return 53.77% 100% F 92% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 21.72% 47% F 58% F
Dividend Return 24.85% 85% B 78% C+
Total Return 46.57% 53% F 64% D
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 4.99% 24% F 56% F
Dividend Return 9.54% 33% F 61% D-
Total Return 4.55% 100% F 77% C+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 34.42% 29% F 29% F
Risk Adjusted Return 27.72% 24% F 47% F
Market Capitalization 17.31B 85% B 90% A-

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector