What to Expect From Weyerhaeuser's Q3 2025 Earnings Report

Core Insights - Weyerhaeuser Company (WY) is one of the largest private timberland owners globally, controlling approximately 10.4 million acres in the U.S. and additional public timberlands in Canada, with a market cap of $18.1 billion [1] - The company is expected to report a fiscal third-quarter earnings deficit of $0.05 per share, a significant decline of 200% from the previous year's FFO of $0.05 per share [2] - Analysts project a full-year FFO per share of $0.16, down 69.8% from $0.53 in fiscal 2024, but anticipate a recovery with an expected rise to $0.44 per share in fiscal 2026, representing a 175% year-over-year increase [3] Performance Analysis - WY stock has underperformed the S&P 500 Index, which gained 17.2% over the past 52 weeks, with WY shares down 24.1% during the same period [4] - The underperformance is attributed to a seasonal decline in construction projects and lumber demand, alongside ongoing U.S.-Canada tariff issues affecting lumber prices, leading to lower wood prices and increased costs in its Timberlands segment [5] Recent Developments - On July 25, WY shares rose over 3% after reporting Q2 results, with an EPS of $0.12 exceeding Wall Street's expectation of $0.10, and revenue of $1.9 billion surpassing forecasts of $1.8 billion [6] - Analysts maintain a reasonably bullish consensus on WY stock, with a "Moderate Buy" rating overall; out of 13 analysts, eight recommend a "Strong Buy," two a "Moderate Buy," two a "Hold," and one a "Strong Sell," with an average price target of $32.82, indicating a potential upside of 31.5% [7]