Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Purchases Shares of International Paper Company (NYSE:IP)

by · The Markets Daily

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 Performance

International Paper stock traded down $0.34 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $38.26. 9,126,418 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 5,841,218. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $40.63 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $45.59. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a quick ratio of 1.04 and a current ratio of 1.31. The firm has a market capitalization of $20.20 billion, a PE ratio of -14.66, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.22 and a beta of 1.09. International Paper Company has a fifty-two week low of $35.56 and a fifty-two week high of $60.15.

International Paper (NYSE:IP – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 30th. The basic materials company reported ($0.43) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.53 by ($0.96). The company had revenue of $6.22 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.76 billion. International Paper had a negative return on equity of 0.16% and a negative net margin of 5.45%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 56.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.33 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that International Paper Company will post 2.77 earnings per share for the current year.

International Paper Dividend Announcement

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

More International Paper News

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

  • Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised several near-term quarterly EPS estimates (e.g., Q2/Q3 2026 and Q1–Q3 2027 iterations were nudged higher), which signals some improvement in expected operating performance and may support the stock if trends continue.
  • Positive Sentiment: International Paper recently paid a quarterly dividend (annualized ~$1.85, ~4.8% yield), which supports income-oriented holders and can help stabilize the share price for yield investors.
  • Positive Sentiment: Several institutional investors increased or initiated positions in recent filings, indicating continued institutional interest in the name.
  • Neutral Sentiment: The company set its Q4 & full‑year 2025 earnings release for Jan. 29, 2026 — a near-term catalyst that could move the stock depending on results and guidance. Earnings Release Date
  • Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut its Q4 2026 EPS projection sharply (from $0.76 to $0.55) and trimmed FY2026 and FY2027 outlooks in other notes — larger downward revisions that raise concerns about near‑term margin pressure or weaker end‑market demand.
  • Negative Sentiment: An SVP, Clay Ellis, disclosed a sale of 18,819 shares (SEC filing), which investors often view as a near‑term negative signal even if sales are routine. SEC filing: Insider Sale Form 4
  • Negative Sentiment: Recent media pieces and screeners flag reasons to avoid IP and recommend alternatives, which can amplify selling pressure from retail or momentum traders. 3 Reasons to Avoid IP

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, SVP Clay R. Ellis sold 18,819 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $36.85, for a total value of $693,480.15. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 0.35% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On International Paper

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Rise Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in International Paper by 281.3% in the 1st quarter. Rise Advisors LLC now owns 469 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 346 shares during the last quarter. AlphaQuest LLC increased its holdings in shares of International Paper by 63,400.0% during the 2nd quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 635 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 634 shares during the last quarter. Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd. acquired a new position in International Paper in the second quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new position in International Paper in the second quarter worth approximately $35,000. Finally, Kelleher Financial Advisors purchased a new position in International Paper in the third quarter worth approximately $36,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 81.95% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have weighed in on IP shares. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of International Paper in a report on Monday. Zacks Research upgraded International Paper from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on International Paper from $44.00 to $36.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 31st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on International Paper from $48.00 to $46.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut International Paper from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 18th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $50.25.

Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on IP

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.

International Paper Company Profile

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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.

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