Key Takeaways
- Shares of International Paper jumped 6% Tuesday after the company unveiled new growth targets at its annual investor day.
- The company set 2027 performance targets of $26 billion to $28 billion in net sales and $2.0 billion to $2.5 billion in free cash flow, both above Visible Alpha consensus.
- The stock led gainers on the S&P 500 on Tuesday.
International Paper (IP) stock jumped 6% to lead 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:S&P 500 gainers Tuesday after the packaging maker outlined rosy growth projections at its annual investor day.
The company set 2027 performance targets of $26 billion to $28 billion in net sales and $2.0 billion to $2.5 billion in 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:free cash flow. Analysts polled by Visible Alpha were expecting $26.96 billion and $1.81 billion, ⛄respectively.
The company said it will continue working to optimize its production footprint, noting it has closed seven plants to date "with no customer impact." It will also look to cut costs by making its plants more efficient, with a focus on allocating more resources to higher-value customers and markets.
The company, which 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:replaced its CEO a year ago, was the target of a 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:failed takeover effort by Brazilian rival Suzano. Earlier this year, International Paper merged with another sustainable packaging producer, DS Smith, saying that "the combination brings together the best of both companies to accelerate growth, improve profitability and serve customers all over the world."
Shares of International Paper have gained🌠 37% in the last 12 months.