Deutsche Bank Downgrades International Paper (IP) to Hold; Backdrop Murkier After Price Hike Announcement

September 10, 2012 7:02 AM EDT Send to a Friend
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Price: $47.18 --0%

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    12 Buy, 1 Hold, 0 Sell

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    Up: 7 | Down: 6 | New: 13
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Deutsche Bank downgraded International Paper (NYSE: IP) from Buy to Hold with a price target of $39.00.

Analyst, Mark Wilde, said, "...IP’s stock has rallied sharply in the past few weeks in anticipation of successful implementation of the $50/ton containerboard price hike. However, with sluggish demand and continued drop in OCC costs, we’re a bit cautious. At the same time, market conditions in IP’s other key businesses (uncoated free sheet, bleached board & market pulp) also appear soft. At current levels, we think the stock is fairly valued."

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Shares of International Paper closed at $36.30 yesterday, with a 52 week range of $21.55-$36.50.


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