Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Buys International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) Stock

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of International Paper Company (NYSE:IP). In a filing disclosed on December 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in International Paper stock on November 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) on 11/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) on 11/26/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) on 11/26/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TKO Group (NYSE:TKO) on 11/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) on 11/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Stifel Financial (NYSE:SF) on 11/24/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Logan Energy (CVE:LGN) on 11/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Primoris Services (NASDAQ:PRIM) on 11/24/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/21/2025.
• Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/20/2025.

International Paper Stock Down 0.9%

Shares of IP traded down $0.34 during trading on Friday, reaching $38.26. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 9,214,408 shares, compared to its average volume of 5,841,331. International Paper Company has a twelve month low of $35.56 and a twelve month high of $60.15. The company has a quick ratio of 1.04, a current ratio of 1.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52. The company has a market cap of $20.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -14.66, a P/E/G ratio of 1.22 and a beta of 1.09. The company has a fifty day moving average of $40.63 and a two-hundred day moving average of $45.59.

International Paper (NYSE:IP) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The basic materials company reported ($0.43) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.53 by ($0.96). International Paper had a negative return on equity of 0.16% and a negative net margin of 5.45%.The company had revenue of $6.22 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.76 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.33 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 56.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts predict that International Paper Company will post 2.77 EPS for the current fiscal year.

International Paper Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, December 16th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 14th were given a $0.4625 dividend. This represents a $1.85 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.8%. International Paper’s dividend payout ratio is currently -70.88%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have weighed in on IP. Truist Financial dropped their price target on shares of International Paper from $55.00 to $53.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, October 13th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of International Paper in a research note on Monday. Wall Street Zen downgraded International Paper from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 18th. Seaport Res Ptn cut International Paper from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, October 6th. Finally, UBS Group lowered their price target on International Paper from $60.00 to $55.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, October 6th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $50.25.

Insider Buying and Selling at International Paper

In other International Paper news, SVP Clay R. Ellis sold 18,819 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $36.85, for a total transaction of $693,480.15. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 0.35% of the company’s stock.

Key Stores Impacting International Paper

Here are the key news stories impacting International Paper this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised several near-term quarter estimates (small increases to Q2 2026, Q3 2026 and Q2/Q3 2027 EPS projections), signaling modestly improved short-term expectations from that shop; Zacks still rates IP a “Hold”.
• Positive Sentiment: IP paid its quarterly dividend ($0.4625, annualized $1.85), supporting yield-focused investors (yield ~4.8%) and providing income support to the share price.
• Neutral Sentiment: International Paper set its earnings release date for Jan. 29, giving investors a near-term catalyst for fresh company guidance and results. International Paper sets January 29 date for 2025 results, outlines 2026 earnings schedule
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional ownership remains high (about 82%) with several funds adjusting stakes, which can amplify moves but also provides a stable ownership base.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage is mixed — some trims to targets from big banks but a recent upgrade at Zacks from “strong sell” to “hold”; consensus remains a moderate buy with an average target near $50, so analyst views are varied.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut Q4 2026 and FY2026 EPS materially (Q4 from $0.76 to $0.55; FY2026 from $2.55 to $2.36) and trimmed FY2027 slightly — these downgrades weigh on medium-term earnings visibility and are a clear negative for the stock.
• Negative Sentiment: An IP SVP, Clay Ellis, sold 18,819 shares (SEC Form 4 disclosure), which can be perceived negatively by some investors. SEC Form 4 — Clay Ellis sale
• Negative Sentiment: Negative media pieces (e.g., “3 Reasons to Avoid IP”) highlight valuation/operational concerns and may pressure sentiment and flows. 3 Reasons to Avoid IP and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in IP. Capital International Investors lifted its stake in International Paper by 51.4% during the third quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 48,990,719 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $2,272,966,000 after purchasing an additional 16,622,062 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new position in International Paper during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $281,735,000. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD grew its position in shares of International Paper by 8.8% during the first quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 51,798,017 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $2,763,426,000 after acquiring an additional 4,201,422 shares during the last quarter. Capital Research Global Investors increased its stake in shares of International Paper by 7.5% during the third quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 54,330,790 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $2,520,945,000 after acquiring an additional 3,768,772 shares during the period. Finally, T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. raised its holdings in International Paper by 230.0% during the 1st quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 3,965,192 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $211,543,000 after buying an additional 2,763,634 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 81.95% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About International Paper

International Paper is a global producer of renewable fiber-based products, focused primarily on pulp, paper, and packaging. The company manufactures containerboard and corrugated packaging used for shipping and retail display, as well as a range of specialty papers and pulp products that serve industrial, consumer goods, and e-commerce customers. Its product portfolio is oriented toward large-scale packaging solutions, tissue and paper grades, and raw pulp for a variety of manufacturing uses.

Founded in 1898, International Paper is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, and is one of the largest and longest-established companies in the forest products sector.