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International Paper Company is projected to rise to $40.26 by 2027, a +24% move from its current price of $32.42. IP is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $31.67 | $32.43 | $33.21 | +0.04% |
| May 30 | $31.38 | $32.45 | $33.56 | +0.09% |
| May 31 | $31.15 | $32.46 | $33.83 | +0.13% |
| Jun 1 | $30.97 | $32.48 | $34.06 | +0.18% |
| Jun 2 | $30.81 | $32.49 | $34.27 | +0.22% |
| Jun 3 | $30.67 | $32.51 | $34.45 | +0.27% |
| Jun 4 | $30.54 | $32.52 | $34.63 | +0.31% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $30.54 | $32.52 | $34.63 | +0.31% |
| Week 2 | $29.85 | $32.62 | $35.66 | +0.63% |
| Week 3 | $29.35 | $32.73 | $36.49 | +0.94% |
| Week 4 | $28.95 | $32.83 | $37.23 | +1.26% |
| Week 5 | $28.61 | $32.93 | $37.90 | +1.58% |
| Week 6 | $28.32 | $33.03 | $38.53 | +1.90% |
| Week 7 | $28.06 | $33.14 | $39.13 | +2.22% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
International Paper Company (IP) is a consumer cyclical company that produces and sells renewable fiber-based packaging across North America, Latin America, Europe, South America, and North Africa. It operates through two segments, Packaging Solutions North America and Packaging Solutions EMEA, and supplies linerboard, medium, whitetop, and saturating kraft. It converts containerboard into corrugated boxes, bulk bins, shipping containers and specialty packaging through its converting facilities.
Its products support customers in food and beverage, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, personal care pharmaceuticals and consumer goods. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
IP serves a broad base of customers with packaging solutions derived from renewable fiber-based materials, reflecting its positioning in the packaging and consumer goods supply chain. The description emphasizes its geographic reach, product lines, and customer industries, anchored by its founding and location in Memphis, Tennessee.
IP is currently trading at $31.29 with a market capitalization of $16.57B and a market rank of 652. The 30-day technical picture shows a NEUTRAL stance with RSI(14) at 40, a SMA50 of $34.18 and a SMA200 of $41.04. Immediate support sits at $29.38 and resistance at $37.13, with a 30-day price range of $26.60 to $36.81.
The stock exhibits 50% annualized volatility.
Forecasts indicate a bullish path beyond 2026, with the 2026 avg price at $31.29 and a progression to higher averages and ROIs in subsequent years. Notably, 2030 shows an avg of $43.34, 2040 $91.43, and 2050 $151.79, with ROIs climbing from 38.5% in 2030 to 385.1% in 2050. The outlook reflects growing averages and positive sentiment across the long horizon, though the 2026 baseline remains neutral.
A major floor 22.2% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 9.4% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 14.5% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 51.7% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key IP support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of IP market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $31.61 | Buy | $31.71 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $31.17 | Buy | $31.60 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $31.77 | Buy | $32.09 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $33.98 | Sell | $34.22 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $38.42 | Sell | $36.83 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $40.89 | Sell | $40.02 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 49.18 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 47.71 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -17.84 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.24 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | -1.85 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.64 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 82.16 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | -0.47 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -1.63 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 60.41 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -0.45 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -80.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 32.18 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 18.38 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.74 | Info |
The near-term picture reflects a neutral stance with the current price near the 2026 baseline. RSI(14) is 40, supporting a cautious posture rather than overbought momentum. The stock trades between a 30-day low of $26.60 and a high of $36.81, with support at $29.38 and resistance at $37.13.
Over the next month, the price may oscillate within the established range as investors weigh the neutral short-term sentiment against the longer-term bullish forecast featured in the projections.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $29.38 | $32.42 | $42.86 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $32.33 | $40.26 | $52.86 | +24% | Bullish | |
| $32.51 | $41.44 | $56.15 | +28% | Bullish | |
| $32.38 | $42.08 | $58.48 | +30% | Bullish | |
| $34.06 | $45.03 | $63.92 | +39% | Bullish | |
| $34.96 | $46.95 | $67.91 | +45% | Bullish | |
| $37.81 | $51.51 | $75.78 | +59% | Bullish | |
| $42.49 | $58.68 | $87.66 | +81% | Bullish | |
| $46.88 | $65.60 | $99.38 | +102% | Bullish | |
| $49.35 | $69.91 | $107.32 | +116% | Bullish | |
| $64.85 | $97.13 | $157.61 | +200% | Bullish | |
| $98.16 | $161.63 | $284.54 | +399% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $29.38 | $32.42 | $38.00 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $28.18 | $33.00 | $39.50 | +1.80% |
| July 2026 | $28.63 | $33.77 | $40.89 | +2.32% |
| August 2026 | $28.07 | $33.30 | $40.69 | -1.40% |
| September 2026 | $27.63 | $32.94 | $40.55 | -1.08% |
| October 2026 | $28.26 | $33.83 | $41.93 | +2.72% |
| November 2026 | $28.64 | $34.42 | $42.91 | +1.73% |
| December 2026 | $28.35 | $34.20 | $42.86 | -0.65% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month IP forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
The IP price prediction for 2026 points to an average of $32.42 (low $29.38, high $42.86) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $32.42. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
In 2027, IP is projected to trade between $32.33 and $52.86, averaging $40.26 — a potential gain of +24% from today's $32.42. That is up +24% on the projected 2026 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
International Paper Company's 2028 outlook centres on $41.44, within a $32.51 to $56.15 range. That is up +3% on the projected 2027 average. That marks a +28% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2029, IP could reach as high as $58.48, with a base case around $42.08 and support toward $32.38 — roughly +30% from $32.42. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect IP to range from $34.06 to $63.92 through 2030. The $45.03 average target implies a +39% move from current prices. That is up +7% on the projected 2029 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The IP price prediction for 2031 points to an average of $46.95 (low $34.96, high $67.91) — a potential gain of +45% on today's $32.42. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2032, IP is projected to trade between $37.81 and $75.78, averaging $51.51 — a potential gain of +59% from today's $32.42. That is up +10% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
International Paper Company's 2033 outlook centres on $58.68, within a $42.49 to $87.66 range. That is up +14% on the projected 2032 average. That marks a +81% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2034, IP could reach as high as $99.38, with a base case around $65.60 and support toward $46.88 — roughly +102% from $32.42. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect IP to range from $49.35 to $107.32 through 2035. The $69.91 average target implies a +116% move from current prices. That is up +7% on the projected 2034 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The IP price prediction for 2040 points to an average of $97.13 (low $64.85, high $157.61) — a potential gain of +200% on today's $32.42. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2050, IP is projected to trade between $98.16 and $284.54, averaging $161.63 — a potential gain of +399% from today's $32.42. That is up +66% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in IP today (≈ 30.845157 IP) could be worth
$4,985.43
+$3,985.43 (+399%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected IP price of $161.63 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in IPwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in IP on May 27, 2025 (≈ 20.59308 IP) would be worth
$667.63
-$332.37 (-33.2%) today · 0.67× · US Dollar
Based on a IP entry price of $48.56 vs. today's $32.42.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $30.88 | $1,049.87 | +5.0% |
| 1 month ago | $32.65 | $992.96 | -0.7% |
| 3 months ago | $43.13 | $751.68 | -24.8% |
| 6 months ago | $39.48 | $821.18 | -17.9% |
| 1 year ago | $48.56 | $667.63 | -33.2% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $60.45 | $536.35 | -46.4% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our IP forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $65.00 around 2034.
Implied market cap at $65.00: $34.42B
The multi-year forecast paints a bullish trajectory, with averages rising from 2026 onward and ROIs expanding meaningfully through 2050. The 2027 avg is $39.08 with an ROI of 24.9% and a BULLISH sentiment, followed by 2028 avg $39.77 and ROI 27.1%, then 2029 avg $40.16 and ROI 28.4%, and 2030 avg $43.34 with ROI 38.5%. By 2031, the avg is $44.60 and ROI 42.5%, and 2032 shows $48.73 with ROI 55.7%.
The path continues to 2033 avg $56.15 (ROI 79.4%), 2034 avg $62.36 (ROI 99.3%), and 2035 avg $66.35 (ROI 112%), with higher highs in later years.
In the longer horizon, 2040 forecasts an avg of $91.43 (ROI 192.2%), and 2050 a peak avg of $151.79 (ROI 385.1%), with sentiment still BULLISH. These figures represent projections and are not guarantees; they illustrate a potential upward trajectory in the asset’s value and returns if the assumptions hold. Risks and uncertainties could lead to deviations from these paths, especially given the long investment horizon.
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min $32.59, avg $43.34, max $61.97, ROI 38.5%, sentiment BULLISH.
The forecast shows BULLISH sentiment from 2027 onward with rising averages and ROIs, including 2027 avg $39.08 and ROI 24.9%, and 2050 avg $151.79 with ROI 385.1% (the 2026 baseline is neutral at avg $31.29).
Yes—the 2035 max is $102.81.
Current price is $31.29 and market cap is $16.57B.
30-day range: $26.60 to $36.81; RSI(14) = 40; SMA50 = $34.18; SMA200 = $41.04; support $29.38; resistance $37.13; annualized volatility 50%.
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