International Paper (IP 0.66%) is not only the largest company of its kind anywhere in the world, but it's also growing its business fast. Although it does receive 75% of its revenue from the North American market, it ranks among the top four businesses in its sector in every emerging market it's located in, with big pushes coming in countries such as Brazil. In this video, Motley Fool materials analyst Taylor Muckerman tells us how this company has managed to have such a blockbuster year (up almost 26% year-to-date), while others in the paper business are struggling.
Top Materials Stocks of 2012 #8: International Paper
By Taylor Muckerman and Joel South – Dec 18, 2012 at 2:00PM
NYSE: IP
International Paper
Market Cap
$19B
Today's Change
(-0.66%) $0.24
Current Price
$36.32
Price as of November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
Up over 25% for the year, International Paper Company lands at No. 8 on our list of the very best materials stocks of 2012.
About the Author
Taylor Muckerman was lead energy & materials analyst for fool.com from 2012-2013. He is now Head of Retention for Motley Fool Canada.