SVP & CFO of International Paper Company (IP) Carol L Roberts sells 12,350 shares of IP on 02/27/2012 at an average price of $34 a share.

Intl Paper has a market cap of $14.39 billion; its shares were traded at around $34.72 with a P/E ratio of 10.6 and P/S ratio of 0.6. The dividend yield of Intl Paper stocks is 3.2%. Intl Paper had an annual average earning growth of 4.3% over the past 10 years.


This is the insider trade history vs. stock price of IP. For the complete insider trading history of IP, click here.

Directors and Officers Recent Trades:

• Senior Vice President Timothy S Nicholls sold 21,835 shares of IP stock on 02/27/2012 at the average price of 33.87. Timothy S Nicholls owns at least 230,575 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 2.51% since.
• Senior Vice President Tommy S Joseph sold 18,018 shares of IP stock on 02/24/2012 at the average price of 33.14. Tommy S Joseph owns at least 115,307 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 4.77% since.
• Senior Vice President Mark S Sutton sold 15,741 shares of IP stock on 02/24/2012 at the average price of 33.14. Mark S Sutton owns at least 165,244 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 4.77% since.
• Senior Vice President Paul J. Karre sold 20,053 shares of IP stock on 02/24/2012 at the average price of 33.12. Paul J. Karre owns at least 118,333 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 4.83% since.
• Senior Vice President Tommy S Joseph sold 18,018 shares of IP stock on 02/22/2012 at the average price of 33.15. Tommy S Joseph owns at least 133,325 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 4.74% since.

For the complete insider trading history of IP, click here.

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