IP monthly performance report
Monthly IP research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
IP monthly report
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Key takeaways
- International Paper (IP) closed August 2026 at $42.25, up 3.48% for the month and −8.37% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, IP is +7.26%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +9.14% versus its 200-day moving average ($38.71), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, IP has underperformed the S&P 500 by −55.77%, with a relative strength index reading of 68.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
International Paper ended August 2026 at $42.25, posting a monthly return of +3.48%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +0.43%.
The current quarter stands at +8.89% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +9.14% versus the 200-day moving average ($38.71).
Year-to-date, IP is +7.26% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −5.62%. The stock is currently −15.92% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −51.11%.
| Period | IP | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.14% | −0.20% | +0.06% |
| 1 Week | −4.17% | +3.90% | −8.08% |
| 1 Month | +3.48% | +3.05% | +0.43% |
| 3 Months | +38.89% | +7.11% | +31.77% |
| 6 Months |