Rating Change
Truist Securities reiterated its Buy rating on International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) on October 12, 2026.
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Truist Securities Reiterates Buy Rating on International Paper Company (IP)
Truist Securities reiterated its Buy rating on International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) on October 12, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) · reiterate
- Firm
- Truist Securities
- Rating
- Buy to Buy
- Price at event
- $31.74
- Market capitalization
- $20.6B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Truist Securities maintains a Buy rating on International Paper Company (NYSE:IP), which trades at $31.74 with a $20.6B market capitalization.
- The stock has declined 18.6% over the past 52 weeks, indicating significant downward price pressure in the consumer cyclical sector.
- Among 10 recent analyst ratings, 8 are Buy and 2 are Hold with no Sell ratings, showing generally positive analyst sentiment.
- Analyst ratings are one of many inputs for investment decisions; consensus changes matter more than individual ratings in predicting outcomes.
Market Context
International Paper Company operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector. The stock currently trades at $31.74 with a market capitalization of $20.6B. The stock has declined 18.6% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Truist Securities provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for International Paper Company.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for International Paper Company
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 8 Buy, 2 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Truist Securities | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 07, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 05, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | N/A |
| Oct 02, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | N/A |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Argus Research | Buy | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View IP Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Buy rating mean for IP?
A rating of Buy from Truist Securities reflects the analyst's outlook on International Paper Company (NYSE:IP). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the IP forecast page.
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