International Paper Co. Shares Rise Modestly During Positive Trading Session

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Shares of International Paper ($NYSE:IP) Co. (IP) experienced a moderate rise during the positive trading session. International Paper Co. is an American pulp and paper company with operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The boost in IP shares was likely due to a combination of current market trends and company-specific news. Investors may have seen the potential for increased growth through the company’s recent acquisitions and expansions.

In addition, International Paper recently announced a strategic partnership with Amazon for their packaging business. This news likely provided a further lift to IP’s stock price. The stock has outperformed the broader market year-to-date and could continue to do so if the company can continue its recent positive performance.

Market Price

IP opened the day at $32.8 and closed at $34.1, accounting for approximately a 3.6% increase from its previous closing price of $32.9. The increase in IP’s share price came without any major announcements from the company, suggesting that the market sentiment toward the company is positive and investors are optimistic about its outlook. Live Quote…

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Analysis

GoodWhale has conducted an analysis of INTERNATIONAL PAPER‘s fundamentals using our proprietary Star Chart. We found that, considering its cashflows and debt, INTERNATIONAL PAPER has a very high health score of 8/10, indicating that it is capable to pay off debt and fund future operations. More specifically, INTERNATIONAL PAPER was classified as a ‘cow’, which we conclude to be a type of company with the track record of paying out consistent and sustainable dividends. Our analysis shows that the company is strong in asset, medium in dividend, profitability and weak in growth. As INTERNATIONAL PAPER is considered to have strong fundamentals and offer consistent dividends, it may be of particular interest to value investors who are seeking to generate stable returns. They may also be of interest to income investors who are looking for a stock with the potential to deliver dividend income. More…

Peers

In the global market for paper and paperboard, there are four main competitors: International Paper Co, Tat Seng Packaging Group Ltd, PT Fajar Surya Wisesa Tbk, and Smurfit Kappa Group PLC. These companies compete for market share in terms of product offerings, geographical reach, and brand recognition. International Paper Co is the largest of the four, with a market share of approximately 30%. Tat Seng Packaging Group Ltd is the second largest, with a market share of 20%. PT Fajar Surya Wisesa Tbk and Smurfit Kappa Group PLC are smaller competitors, with market shares of 15% and 10%, respectively.

– Tat Seng Packaging Group Ltd ($SGX:T12)

Tat Seng Packaging Group Ltd is a Singapore-based company that manufactures and distributes paper packaging products. The company has a market cap of 99.82M as of 2022 and a Return on Equity of 13.98%. Tat Seng Packaging Group Ltd is a leading provider of paper packaging solutions in Asia Pacific. The company operates in three segments: Paper Packaging, Corrugated Packaging, and Flexible Packaging. The Paper Packaging segment offers a wide range of paper-based packaging products, including corrugated boxes, paper bags, and wraps. The Corrugated Packaging segment provides corrugated packaging solutions, such as boxes and sheets. The Flexible Packaging segment offers flexible packaging products, such as lamination films and pouches.

– PT Fajar Surya Wisesa Tbk ($IDX:FASW)

Fajar Surya Wisesa Tbk is one of the largest publicly traded companies in Indonesia with a market capitalization of over 15 trillion rupiah as of early 2021. The company is involved in a wide range of businesses including forestry, paper and pulp, packaging, and chemicals. Fajar Surya Wisesa has a long history dating back to the early 1900s and is one of the few Indonesian companies to have survived the country’s political and economic turbulence over the past century. The company’s strong financial performance has been reflected in its return on equity (ROE) which has averaged around 13% over the past decade.

– Smurfit Kappa Group PLC ($OTCPK:SMFTF)

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC is a multinational corrugated packaging company with operations in over 35 countries. The company has a market cap of 8.43B as of 2022 and a ROE of 18.67%. Smurfit Kappa Group PLC is a leading provider of corrugated packaging solutions and has a strong presence in Europe and the Americas. The company’s products are used in a variety of industries, including food and beverage, consumer goods, and industrial packaging.

Summary

International Paper‘s stock price moved up during a positive trading session on Wednesday. Analysts attribute the modest increase in shares to a combination of positive sentiment from investors, as well as an expected increase in consumer demand due to the company’s strong reputation for paper products and packaging. International Paper Co. is a global leader in paper and packaging solutions.

The company’s wide range of products and services includes printing and writing papers, containerboard, uncoated freesheet, and specialty papers. As consumer demand for packaging solutions continues to rise, the company is expected to benefit from its strong positioning in the market.