International Paper CEO to Speak at Bank of America Securities 2026 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference
Rhea-AI Summary
International Paper (NYSE:IP) CEO Andy Silvernail will speak at the Bank of America Securities 2026 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference on February 26, 2026. The presentation begins at 8:15 a.m. ET and includes a live Q&A. A webcast and a replay (available ~three hours later) will be posted on the company investor website under Events & Presentations.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, IP gained 0.92%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 9 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $207M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $22.69B at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
IP is up 3.38% while key peers show mixed moves: SW (+1.92%), PKG (+0.99%), AVY (+0.96%), BALL (+0.32%), and AMCR (-1.17%). This suggests today’s strength is more company-specific than a broad packaging sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29 | Spin-off announcement | Neutral | -6.0% | Plan to create separate EMEA packaging company and focused North America IP. |
| Jan 29 | Earnings and split | Negative | -6.0% | Full-year loss with large goodwill impairment and 2026 EBITDA targets shared. |
| Jan 23 | Business sale closed | Neutral | -0.1% | Completion of Global Cellulose Fibers sale; GCF now independent company. |
| Jan 23 | Asset sale terms | Neutral | -0.1% | Details on $1.5B plus preferred stock consideration for GCF divestiture. |
| Jan 16 | Dividend declaration | Positive | -3.9% | Quarterly common and preferred dividends declared for early 2026 period. |
Recent news often saw negative or muted price reactions, including selloffs on structural changes and even on a dividend declaration.
Over the past weeks, International Paper has reported several major strategic steps. On Jan 29, it announced plans to separate its EMEA Packaging business into a new public company and also reported 2025 results with $23.63B in net sales and a $2.84B loss from continuing operations, both followed by a -6% reaction. On Jan 23, it completed the sale of its Global Cellulose Fibers business for $1.5B plus preferred stock, which had little price impact. A dividend declaration on Jan 16 coincided with a -3.9% move.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights an upcoming conference appearance where International Paper’s CEO will present and take questions, offering more color on strategy and recent structural changes. In the past several weeks, the company announced a planned separation of its EMEA Packaging business, reported a sizeable 2025 loss with impairment, and completed a major asset sale. Investors may watch this event for clarification on capital allocation, regional focus, and how these moves shape the company’s 2026 performance targets.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
All interested parties are invited to listen to the webcast via the company's website by clicking on the Investors tab and going to the Events & Presentations page at https://www.internationalpaper.com/investors/events-presentations. A replay of the webcast will be available on the website approximately three hours after the presentation.
About International Paper
International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) is dedicated to empowering customers, teammates, and shareowners to thrive by delivering innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for a changing world. As a trusted leader in corrugated packaging, we collaborate with partners across industries to protect what matters most—strengthening supply chains, advancing sustainability, and creating lasting value for our stakeholders. Discover more at internationalpaper.com.
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