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International PaperBNYSE / Materials
Last Price
At close
2026-07-17
Current thesis
Shares trade below the packet median target of $40.5 and could rerate if Q2/Q3 show that commercial actions, cost-out, and network optimization convert into steadier EBITDA and cash flow, with the separation adding optionality later.
Posture
Constructive
Lead driver
Momentum
What changed
Momentum remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +14.6.
What can break
Execution risk around shutting four facilities and transferring customer production without service disruption or share loss.
Momentum
84
Value
49
Sentiment
48
Setup hits (3d)
0 · Net Neutral
AI TargetsBase $35.50 · Bull $42.00 · Bear $30.00
Data freshness
Prices
As of 2026-07-17
Fundamentals
As of 2026-07-17 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-07-17 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2026-07-09 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Investment thesisAs of 2026-07-17
Investment thesis
As of 2026-07-17
Supporting evidence
What
Grade B · Constructive
Confidence Medium · Net Neutral
Target $43.10
Why
Momentum84 · Δ7d +14.6
Value49 · Δ7d +0.0
Sentiment48 · Δ7d -6.3
So what
Strength-led posture (Net Neutral). Favor watchlist adds and disciplined entries.
Lead driver: Momentum · See technicals
Momentum
84
26% active weight
Current posture
7d trendSoftening
Δ7d
+14.6
Δ21d
+17.2
Value
49
39% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
+0.0
Δ21d
+0.0
Sentiment
48
34% active weight
Current posture
7d trendSoftening
Δ7d
-6.3
Δ21d
-24.5
Why this grade
Composite grade B. Momentum 84.0 / Value 49.3 / Sentiment 48.0
Fundamentals (TTM)As of 2026-07-17
Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-07-17
Market Cap
$19.89B
Beta
1.09
Shares Out
529.52M
P/E (TTM) · Derived
-5.4
P/S (TTM)
0.91
P/FCF (TTM)
187.69
Rev YoY
+13.4%
EPS YoY
-159.5%
Gross Margin
+19.2%
Op Margin
-3.0%
Net Debt
$11.52B
Current Ratio
1.21
As of 2026-07-17 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethodology