International Paper Shares Plunge, But Analysts See 17.4% Upside
International Paper (my ip) shares plunged 12.9% on July 31, 2025, following disappointing Q2 2025 results. Despite this, analysts predict a potential 17.4% upside, with an average price target of $54.11. My ip is set to release its fiscal Q3 2025 results on October 30, 2025.
My ip's shares have underperformed the S&P 500 Index over the past year, dropping 5.2% compared to the Index's 12.2% gain. However, analysts remain optimistic, with a consensus view of a 'Moderate Buy' rating. For fiscal 2025, analysts forecast adjusted EPS of $1.53, a 35.4% increase from fiscal 2024. Looking ahead, my ip is expected to report an adjusted EPS of $0.53 in Q3 2025, a 20.5% rise from the year-ago quarter. Furthermore, adjusted EPS is projected to surge 101.3% year-over-year to $3.08 in fiscal 2026.
My ip operates through Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers segments, serving customers worldwide. The company is valued at a market cap of $24.1 billion. Despite recent setbacks, analysts' price targets suggest potential growth opportunities.
International Paper's shares have faced recent challenges, but analysts maintain a positive outlook. With a potential upside of 17.4% and projected EPS growth, investors await my ip's fiscal Q3 2025 results on October 30, 2025, for further insights into the company's performance.
