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    International Paper (IP) Shares Just Moved, So What Is Driving Attention?

    Simply Wall St·10/30/2026 06:38:31
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    Earnings shock puts International Paper under the microscope

    International Paper (IP) just reported a third quarter net loss of US$1.13b tied largely to a non cash goodwill impairment in its EMEA packaging unit, while work on separating that business continues and North American operations show improving execution.

    Despite the headline loss, International Paper’s recent moves around its EMEA separation and cost pressures have kept investors focused on the reshaping of the portfolio. The 1 month share price return of 8.13% has partly offset a year to date share price decline of 10.48% and a softer 1 year total shareholder return of 2.11%, in the context of a 3 year total shareholder return of 20.82% and a 5 year total shareholder return that is down 7.47%.

    Scan how investors are reacting to International Paper’s restructuring story by comparing it with 30 high quality undervalued stocks that pair solid fundamentals with their own repositioning efforts.

    After a sharp goodwill hit, a 1 month rally and ongoing EMEA uncertainty, is most of International Paper’s rebound already reflected in the share price, or does the recent net loss leave more upside on the table?

    Most Popular Narrative: 20% Undervalued

    International Paper’s most followed narrative pegs fair value at $45.09, which sits well above the recent $36.03 close and presents the latest goodwill hit as one element within a longer restructuring story.

    The company's substantial capital investments in automation, advanced manufacturing and mill reliability, funded by targeted asset divestitures and plant closures, are now tied to specific footprint changes. These investments are expected to contribute to the targeted structural cost removal of more than US$1b and are intended to lift net margins as remaining 80/20 and productivity initiatives roll through the income statement.

    See why 17 investors see International Paper as 20% undervalued.

    Result: Fair Value of $45.09 (UNDERVALUED)

    Still, the narrative around International Paper can break if elevated energy and freight costs persist, or if execution missteps keep earnings under pressure for longer.

    Find out about the key risks to this International Paper narrative.

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