Is International Paper (IP) a risky stock?
As of July 21, 2026, Clavix grades International Paper (IP) C- for risk, a composite score of 51 out of 100 on an A+ to F scale, which puts IP in the "average" band. The grade is a risk read for educational purposes, not a buy or sell recommendation.
Grade as of July 21, 2026. Clavix regrades every trading day.
The five risk dimensions behind IP's grade
Each Clavix grade is a composite of five independent reads. Higher is safer. Here is how IP scores on each, as of July 21, 2026.
What's moving IP's risk right now
Company-specific signals Clavix flags behind IP's current grade, drawn from recent news and filings as of July 21, 2026.
IP is closing plants like Carrollton, Texas and refreshing its board to cut costs and lift long-term margins. Sales are still weak from closures and weather, leaving shares looking undervalued to some analysts but near-term results stay pressured.
International Paper announced it's closing its Carrollton South packaging facility in Texas as part of capacity cuts that will bring one-time charges but aim to improve North American packaging margins over time. An SEC 8-K was filed on the news.
International Paper is closing five packaging plants, including the Carrollton, Texas site, as part of ongoing cost cuts. Near-term margins may take a hit from severance and transition costs, but the move is meant to lift long-term efficiency and profits.
What a C- grade means
On the Clavix A+ to F scale, IP's composite of 51 falls in the C band (50–64), read as "average." The scale is fixed, so the meaning never moves.
This page is generated from Clavix's own risk model and is for educational purposes only. It is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell IP or any security. Grades are risk indicators, not predictions of return. Data may be delayed.