SCHEDULE 13G/A: T. Rowe Price Boosts International Paper Stake to 12.6%

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. reported a 12.6% beneficial ownership stake in International Paper Co. as of September 30, 2025.

Summary

• T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. filed an Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13G, disclosing its beneficial ownership in International Paper Co.
• As of September 30, 2025, T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. beneficially owned 66,383,405 shares of International Paper Co. common stock.
• This ownership represents 12.6% of the total class of securities.
• T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. holds sole voting power over 64,469,842 shares and sole dispositive power over 66,340,521 shares.
• The reporting person certified that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a routine beneficial ownership filing (Schedule 13G Amendment No. 4) by an institutional investor, T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., indicating a significant but non-controlling stake in International Paper Co. It provides factual ownership data without expressing positive or negative sentiment about the issuer's performance or outlook.

Management Comments

• The securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities.
• The filing of Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that Price Associates is the beneficial owner of the securities referred to, which beneficial ownership is expressly denied.

Industry Context

This filing reflects a significant institutional investor's updated stake in International Paper Co., a major player in the paper and packaging industry. Such large holdings by investment advisers are common and indicate their ongoing investment strategies within the industrial sector.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional holder's stake, which can influence market perception of institutional confidence.
• Company Management: Awareness of a large, passive institutional holder.

Key Dates

Keywords

International Paper Co, IP, T. Rowe Price, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Institutional Investor, Common Stock, Equity Stake, Investment Adviser