Why International Paper Co (IP) Stock Is Rising
As of 2026-07-24, International Paper Co (IP) has a next-year EPS growth estimate of 102.29%. Featured in our EPS revision report on 2026-07-24.
Why IP Stock Is Rising
- +EPS Estimate Upgraded: Analysts raised International Paper Co's next-year EPS growth estimate from 102.23% to 102.29% on 2026-07-17.
- ·Current-Year Growth: Projected at 1839.35%, supporting the forward estimate revision.
News Context
The primary driver for IP's recent stock rise is the modest EPS estimate upgrade on July 17, 2026, with next-year growth expectations rising by 0.06 percentage points to 102.29%. No recent headlines—such as the Carrollton plant closure, quarterly dividend declaration, or BofA downgrade—provide a clear catalyst tied to an earnings beat or guidance raise. The upward trend likely reflects continued momentum from this positive analyst revision despite mixed operational news.
Generated 2026-07-24 · news as of 2026-07-24
Current Snapshot
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Packaging & Containers
- EPS growth next year
- 102.29%
- EPS growth this year
- 1839.35%
- EPS next quarter (est)
- -$0.04
- Last price
- $40.83
EPS Revision History
| Date | EPS Next Y | EPS This Y | Next Q (est) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | 102.29% | 1839.35% | -$0.04 | $40.83 |
| 2026-07-23 | 102.29% | 1839.35% | -$0.04 | $37.91 |
| 2026-07-22 | 102.29% | 1839.35% | -$0.04 | $38.09 |
| 2026-07-21 | 102.29% | 1839.35% | -$0.04 | $36.35 |
| 2026-07-20 | 102.29% | 1839.35% | -$0.04 | $36.25 |
| 2026-07-19 | 102.29% | 1839.35% | -$0.04 | $37.56 |
| 2026-07-17 | 102.29% | 1839.35% | -$0.04 | $37.56 |
| 2026-07-16 | 102.23% | 1838.21% | -$0.04 | $37.87 |
| 2026-07-15 | 102.23% | 1838.21% | -$0.04 | $36.74 |
| 2026-07-14 | 102.18% | 1830.26% | -$0.05 | $36.50 |
| 2026-07-13 | 101.19% | 1824.58% | -$0.04 | $37.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | 100.21% | 1824.58% | -$0.04 | $37.93 |
| 2026-07-09 | 101.11% | 1828.99% | -$0.04 | $37.18 |
| 2026-07-08 | 93.67% | 1833.28% | -$0.04 | $36.67 |
| 2026-07-07 | 93.67% | 1833.28% | -$0.04 | $37.92 |
| 2026-07-06 | 93.67% | 1833.28% | -$0.04 | $38.58 |
| 2026-07-05 | 92.28% | 1828.05% | -$0.04 | $38.79 |
| 2026-07-02 | 92.28% | 1828.05% | -$0.04 | $38.79 |
| 2026-07-01 | 92.28% | 1828.05% | -$0.04 | $38.34 |
| 2026-06-30 | 92.28% | 1828.05% | -$0.04 | $38.10 |
| 2026-06-29 | 92.28% | 1828.05% | -$0.04 | $38.23 |
| 2026-06-28 | 92.28% | 1828.05% | -$0.04 | $38.76 |
| 2026-06-25 | 92.28% | 1828.05% | -$0.04 | $39.02 |
| 2026-06-24 | 92.28% | 1828.05% | -$0.04 | $38.30 |
| 2026-06-23 | 91.55% | 1826.91% | -$0.04 | $36.56 |
| 2026-06-22 | 91.55% | 1826.91% | -$0.04 | $36.89 |
| 2026-06-21 | 91.55% | 1826.91% | -$0.04 | $36.82 |
| 2026-06-18 | 92.09% | 1812.10% | -$0.04 | $36.82 |
| 2026-06-17 | 89.14% | 1861.00% | -$0.04 | $36.16 |
| 2026-06-16 | 89.14% | 1861.00% | -$0.04 | $36.15 |
Reports Featuring IP
Recent News
- International Paper Announces Changes to Its Board of DirectorsPR Newswire
- International Paper to shut packaging site in Carrollton, TexasPackaging Gateway
- International Paper to Close Carrollton South, Texas Packaging FacilityPR Newswire
- International Paper Declares Quarterly DividendPR Newswire
- International Paper Declares Quarterly DividendPR Newswire
- IP temporarily closes Alabama containerboard mill following stormPackaging Dive
- IP temporarily closes Alabama containerboard mill following stormPackaging Dive
- International Paper Shares Slip After BofA Downgrades Stock to Neutral (IP)InvestorsHub
- International Paper Shares Slip After BofA Downgrades Stock to Neutral (IP)InvestorsHub
- Inside CGDV, The Earnings Outlook Is LiftingTrefis
Screen Performance
Aggregate stats across all 1882 tickers our top-EPS-revision screen has flagged over the past 114 days.
- Median return since detection
- +1.8%
- % of tickers in the green
- 54%
- Median return on winners
- +19.4%
- Large revisions captured
- 1106
Past detection performance reflects the price change between when a ticker first entered our screen and the most recent observation. Not a forward-looking forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did International Paper Co (IP) stock go up recently?▾
International Paper Co (IP) stock has risen following an analyst upgrade of its next-year EPS growth estimate from 102.23% to 102.29% on 2026-07-17. EPS estimate upgrades are among the strongest leading indicators of stock outperformance.
What is International Paper Co's next-year EPS growth estimate?▾
As of 2026-07-24, International Paper Co (IP) has a next-year EPS growth estimate of 102.29%, based on analyst consensus.
When was the latest EPS estimate revision for IP?▾
The most recent revision occurred on 2026-07-17, when analysts adjusted the next-year EPS growth estimate from 102.23% to 102.29%.
What sector and industry does International Paper Co belong to?▾
International Paper Co operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Packaging & Containers industry.
How often is this EPS estimate data updated?▾
EPS revision data is refreshed daily from analyst consensus estimates. IP appears on this page because it was flagged by our daily top-EPS-revision-performer screen.
EPS revision data sourced from analyst consensus estimates, refreshed daily. International Paper Co (IP) appears here because it was detected by our daily top-EPS-revision-performer screen.