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Historical analyst accuracy
For International Paper, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 29% were profitable, average return +1% (139 calls). At 3 months: +1% average return (38% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 16 | 31% | +2% |
| Citigroup | 14 | 29% | +3% |
| Truist Securities | 13 | 38% | +9% |
| Jefferies | 12 | 25% | +9% |
| Wells Fargo | 10 | 30% | -10% |
💵 Dividend : International Paper pays about $1.85/share/yr → 4.83% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is International Paper a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on International Paper (IP) is "Buy" (26 bullish, 2 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 29% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is International Paper's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $48.50 (+22% vs $39.88), ranging from $39.00 to $61.00 (8 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on International Paper?
Over 1 year, 29% of analyst targets on International Paper were profitable, for an average return of +1% (across 139 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the International Paper stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $48.50 within 12 months, i.e. +22% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $61.00, the most cautious $39.00.
What is the International Paper stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $48.50, +22%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (29%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is International Paper overvalued?
Detailed valuation data for International Paper is available in the interactive analysis.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.