International Paper (IP) earnings for the quarter ended September 2026: EPS beats estimates
International Paper reported results for the quarter ended September 2026 on October 28, 2026. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.37 against the analysts’ average forecast of $0.29, a beat of 29.5%.
Revenue for the quarter was $6.20 billion, down 0.4% from $6.22 billion in the same quarter a year earlier.
The market’s verdict: the stock rose 3.3% on the first trading day after the report.
The last four quarters
International Paper has beaten the analysts’ EPS forecast in 3 of the last 4 quarters.
| Quarter | EPS | Forecast | Surprise | Revenue growth | Price reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $0.37 | $0.29 | +29.5% | −0% | +3.3% |
| Jun 2026 | $0.04 | -$0.04 | +205.4% | −2% | −4.2% |
| Mar 2026 | $0.15 | $0.14 | +5.4% | +13% | −5.4% |
| Dec 2025 | -$0.08 | $0.25 | −131.9% | +53% | −2.8% |
What comes next
Analysts expect EPS of $0.42 for the next quarter on average and $1.05 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
The average analyst price target is $42.30, 23% above the current price of $34.43.
Valuation and score
International Paper scores 1.0 out of 5 overall on Stock Analiz (weak), and its intrinsic value under moderate assumptions is about 33% below the current market value. Full International Paper analysis with 10 years of financials
Frequently asked questions
What was International Paper’s EPS for the quarter ended September 2026?
$0.37 adjusted per share, against an analyst consensus of $0.29.
How much revenue did International Paper report?
$6.20 billion, down 0.4% year over year.
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This report was written automatically from the published numbers within hours of the release. It is information, not investment advice.