International Paper Co.
Here’s whether International Paper Co. (IP) is worth buying in 2026 — based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs. the S&P 500. Our current read: Bearish.
Concerns: trading below the 200-day MA (long-term downtrend); below the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum negative); 50-day MA is falling (-1.68% over 10 days); RSI 73 — overbought, elevated pullback risk; weak 1-year return of -28.6%; 3-month momentum negative (-12.4%). Currently 40.1% off its 52-week high. Score: -7/7.
IP is trading below its 200-day MA ($40.40) — a key warning sign the longer-term trend is under pressure. With an RSI of 73.2, momentum has stretched into overbought territory — short-term pullbacks are common from these levels. The 1-year return of -28.6% compares to +24.4% for SPY (trailed the market by 53.0%). The current 40.1% drawdown from the 52-week high reflects elevated risk for momentum-based strategies.