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Operational challenges and disagreements among investors have cast uncertainty over Cloud IP's projections for 2028

Bitget-RWA2025/11/12 23:22

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- International Paper (IP) reports $1.1B Q3 loss despite $6.22B sales, with 2025 net sales projected at $24B amid mill reliability challenges. - Extended Sylvamo supply agreement through 2026 highlights asset optimization but raises execution risks as Riverdale Mill conversion threatens supply chain stability. - Institutional investors show mixed stances: Resona increased 9.5% stake while BMO cut holdings by 26.5%, reflecting uncertainty over -381.30 P/E ratio and 4.9% dividend yield. - Analysts remain spl

International Paper Co. (NYSE: IP) is at a critical juncture, reporting a third-quarter net loss of $1.10 billion despite an increase in sales to $6.22 billion. The updated 2025 forecast anticipates net sales reaching $24 billion, as

Simply Wall St

highlighted. The company’s ongoing financial difficulties have brought its operational effectiveness into question. Analysts point out that ongoing reliability problems at its mills may hinder short-term recovery, even as the company implements cost-saving initiatives and benefits from growing e-commerce demand, according to

Stock Titan

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The revised supply contract with Sylvamo Corp. (NYSE: SLVM), which will keep Riverdale Mill running through 2026, underscores the company’s ongoing efforts to optimize its assets but also introduces concerns about potential execution challenges, as

Simply Wall St

reported.

Institutional investors have shown varied responses to IP’s stock. Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd. boosted its position by 9.5% in the second quarter, now holding 176,010 shares valued at $8.26 million. In contrast, Bank of Montreal Can reduced its stake by 26.5%, selling 95,504 shares and retaining 265,164 shares worth $12.42 million, according to

MarketBeat

. The stock’s negative price-to-earnings ratio of -381.30 and a dividend payout ratio of -70.88% add to its complexity, though a quarterly dividend of $0.4625, yielding 4.9%, provides some attraction, as

MarketBeat

observed. Analyst opinions remain divided, with MarketBeat’s consensus rating at "Hold" and Simply Wall St Community’s fair value estimates ranging from $47.16 to $64.84 per share, as

Simply Wall St

reported.

Operational issues continue to be a concern. Sylvamo’s plan to convert the No. 16 paper machine at Riverdale Mill to produce containerboard by the third quarter of 2026 could disrupt IP’s supply chain. Sylvamo’s CEO has stated this move does not align with their long-term strategy, according to

Stock Titan

. Meanwhile, IP’s projections for 2028 include $28.1 billion in revenue and $2.0 billion in earnings, which depend on resolving mill reliability challenges and achieving further cost reductions, as

Simply Wall St

reported.

The stock began trading at $38.13 on November 7, 2025, remaining below its 52-week peak of $60.36. With institutional investors holding 81.95% of shares, market sentiment is cautious, weighing optimism about sustainable packaging against doubts over margin recovery, as

MarketBeat

noted.

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

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