If you are wondering whether International Paper at around US$41.84 is priced for a rebound or more weakness, you are not alone. That is exactly what this valuation review will unpack for you.
The shares are up 6.0% over the last 30 days, even after a 4.2% slip in the past week, with a 4.0% gain year to date set against a 25.7% decline over the past year and a 28.8% and 9.3% return across the last 3 and 5 years respectively.
Recent price moves are being weighed against news flow around the business and its sector, including ongoing focus on packaging demand, cost efficiency and capital allocation decisions. All of these factors can shift how investors think about risk and opportunity. Taken together, this backdrop helps explain why…