International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) is included among the 14 Value Stocks with Highest Dividends.
On April 14, Citigroup lowered its price recommendation on International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) to $44 from $47. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. The firm updated its estimates for the packaging group as part of its Q1 preview. It described the near-term setup as “tough” for the sector, pointing to rising energy and fiber costs. It also noted that boxboard conditions remain challenging. Oversupplied markets are limiting pricing power, the analyst said in a research note.
On April 1, Deutsche Bank initiated coverage of International Paper with a Hold rating and a $38 price target. The firm launched coverage of the packaging sector and said it is “navigating a complex and evolving economic landscape” in early 2026. It pointed out that last year’s pressures from soft consumer demand and cost inflation have not eased. Now, higher oil prices and tariff-related pressures are adding to the strain, creating a difficult backdrop for the industry, the analyst said in a research note. Deutsche said it is “constructive on the rigid and flexible packaging group” and “cautious” on the fiber-based packaging group.
International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) is a sustainable packaging solutions company. It operates through Packaging Solutions North America and Packaging Solutions EMEA. Its offerings include packaging, packaging services, and recycling.
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