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 | +3.83% | +10.70% | −6.86% |
| YTD | +7.26% | +12.89% | −5.62% |
| 12 Months | −8.37% | +22.58% | −30.96% |
| 3 Years | +16.52% | +72.29% | −55.77% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | May 2024 | +29.68% |
| #2 | Jun 2026 | +15.66% |
| #3 | Oct 2024 | +13.56% |
| #4 | Jul 2023 | +13.18% |
| #5 | Mar 2024 | +10.73% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2025 | −16.76% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −16.16% |
| #3 | Apr 2026 | −15.50% |
| #4 | Apr 2025 | −14.46% |
| #5 | Apr 2024 | −10.23% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −10.74% |
| Q3 2025 | +2.28% |
| Q4 2025 | −13.42% |
| Q1 2026 | −6.54% |
| Q2 2026 | +6.49% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +8.89% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +5.13% |
| 2024 | +54.03% |
| 2025 | −20.48% |
| 2026 | +8.36% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $50.25 (2026-02-12) |
| 52-Week Low | $29.26 (2026-05-20) |
| Current Price | $42.25 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $38.71 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +9.14% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −51.11% (2026-05-19) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −15.92% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 68.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −55.77% |
| RS Peak | 124.5 (Nov 2024) |
| RS Trough | 49.9 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was IP's return for this report period?
IP returned +3.48% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-08-05.
Has IP outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD IP: +7.26% vs SPY: +12.89%.
What is IP's 12-month return?
−8.37% over the trailing 12 months.
Is IP above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +9.14% versus 200DMA ($38.71).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−51.11% on 2026-05-19.