IP monthly performance report
Check IP's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
IP monthly report
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Key takeaways
- International Paper (IP) closed November 2026 at $34.43, down 5.33% for the month and −9.13% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, IP is −12.59%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading −6.91% versus its 200-day moving average ($36.98), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, IP has underperformed the S&P 500 by −65.21%, with a relative strength index reading of 62.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
International Paper ended November 2026 at $34.43, posting a monthly return of −5.33%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −5.16%.
The current quarter stands at +3.80% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −6.91% versus the 200-day moving average ($36.98).
Year-to-date, IP is −12.59% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −23.22%. The stock is currently −31.48% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −51.11%.
| Period | IP | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.44% | −0.36% | +1.81% |
| 1 Week | −0.29% | +2.59% | −2.88% |
| 1 Month | −5.33% | −0.18% | −5.16% |
| 3 Months | −14.48% | −2.37% | −12.11% |
| 6 Months | +7.66% | +0.83% | +6.83% |
| YTD | −12.59% | +10.62% | −23.22% |
| 12 Months | −9.13% | +12.25% | −21.38% |
| 3 Years | +6.17% | +71.37% | −65.21% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | May 2024 | +29.05% |
| #2 | Jun 2026 | +13.83% |
| #3 | Oct 2024 | +13.69% |
| #4 | Mar 2024 | +10.35% |
| #5 | May 2026 | +10.03% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −18.03% |
| #2 | Oct 2025 | −16.72% |
| #3 | Apr 2026 | −14.79% |
| #4 | Apr 2025 | −14.38% |
| #5 | Sep 2026 | −12.55% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | −0.92% |
| Q4 2025 | −15.11% |
| Q1 2026 | −9.37% |
| Q2 2026 | +6.72% |
| Q3 2026 | −12.94% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +3.80% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +4.39% |
| 2024 | +48.88% |
| 2025 | −26.81% |
| 2026 | −12.59% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $50.25 (2026-02-12) |
| 52-Week Low | $29.26 (2026-05-20) |
| Current Price | $34.43 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $36.98 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −6.91% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −51.11% (2026-05-19) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −31.48% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 62 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −65.21% |
| RS Peak | 135.5 (Nov 2024) |
| RS Trough | 54.4 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was IP's return for this report period?
IP returned −5.33% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has IP outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD IP: −12.59% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is IP's 12-month return?
−9.13% over the trailing 12 months.
Is IP above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −6.91% versus 200DMA ($36.98).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−51.11% on 2026-05-19.