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 September 2026 at $35.55, down 6.27% for the month and −24.27% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, IP is −9.75%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.83% YTD.
- The stock is trading −7.22% versus its 200-day moving average ($38.32), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, IP has underperformed the S&P 500 by −68.17%, with a relative strength index reading of 60.5.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
International Paper ended September 2026 at $35.55, posting a monthly return of −6.27%. The S&P 500 returned −0.58% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −5.69%.
The current quarter stands at −6.69% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −7.22% versus the 200-day moving average ($38.32).
Year-to-date, IP is −9.75% against SPY +11.83%, a gap of −21.58%. The stock is currently −29.25% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −51.11%.
| Period | IP | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +4.37% | +1.13% | +3.24% |
| 1 Week | +3.67% | +0.63% | +3.05% |
| 1 Month | −6.27% | −0.58% | −5.69% |
| 3 Months | −1.66% | +1.64% | −3.30% |
| 6 Months | −8.04% | +15.15% | −23.19% |
| YTD | −9.75% | +11.83% | −21.58% |
| 12 Months | −24.27% | +15.69% | −39.95% |
| 3 Years | +3.83% | +72.00% | −68.17% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | May 2024 | +29.05% |
| #2 | Jun 2026 | +13.83% |
| #3 | Oct 2024 | +13.69% |
| #4 | Jul 2023 | +13.36% |
| #5 | Mar 2024 | +10.35% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −18.03% |
| #2 | Oct 2025 | −16.72% |
| #3 | Apr 2026 | −14.79% |
| #4 | Apr 2025 | −14.38% |
| #5 | Apr 2024 | −10.46% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −12.22% |
| Q3 2025 | −0.92% |
| Q4 2025 | −15.11% |
| Q1 2026 | −9.37% |
| Q2 2026 | +6.72% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −6.69% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +4.39% |
| 2024 | +48.88% |
| 2025 | −26.81% |
| 2026 | −9.75% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $50.25 (2026-02-12) |
| 52-Week Low | $29.26 (2026-05-20) |
| Current Price | $35.55 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $38.32 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −7.22% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −51.11% (2026-05-19) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −29.25% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 60.5 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −68.17% |
| RS Peak | 129.6 (Nov 2024) |
| RS Trough | 52 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was IP's return for this report period?
IP returned −6.27% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-17.
Has IP outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD IP: −9.75% vs SPY: +11.83%.
What is IP's 12-month return?
−24.27% over the trailing 12 months.
Is IP above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −7.22% versus 200DMA ($38.32).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−51.11% on 2026-05-19.