International Paper Stock In Shambles: Down -21% With 5-Day Losing Streak
International Paper (IP) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -21% return. The company has lost about $5.5 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $20 Bil. The stock remains 26.2% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 16% for the S&P 500.
IP provides packaging solutions worldwide and produces cellulose fibers used in absorbent hygiene products like diapers, feminine care, and adult incontinence items. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell IP.
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Comparing IP Stock Returns With The S&P 500
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The following table summarizes the return for IP stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | IP | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -12.7% | -1.0% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | -21.3% | 1.2% |
| 1M (21D) | -16.5% | 1.7% |
| 3M (63D) | -15.9% | 9.4% |
| YTD 2025 | -26.2% | 16.0% |
| 2024 | 55.3% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 10.2% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -23.0% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: IP Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 10 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 148 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 5 | 87 |
| 4D | 2 | 24 |
| 5D | 0 | 21 |
| 6D | 3 | 10 |
| 7D or more | 0 | 6 |
| Total >=3 D | 10 | 148 |
Key Financials for International Paper (IP)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $18.9 Bil | $18.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $766.0 Mil | $476.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $288.0 Mil | $557.0 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $5.9 Bil | $6.8 Bil |
| Operating Income | $-35.0 Mil | $206.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $-105.0 Mil | $75.0 Mil |
The losing streak IP stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.