I last wrote about the lumber market and its price action on Barchart on August 21, 2025, where I concluded with the following: The offseason for lumber demand is on the horizon. The potential for increased price variance due to the uncertainty created by U.S.-Canada trade relations remains high, and the path of least resistance of U.S. short-term interest rates is likely to be lower. Time will tell if longer-term rates follow any Fed Rate cuts over the coming months. Lumber remains a critical construction ...

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (NYSE:WFG) ranks among the best sustainability stocks to invest in. On October 24, RBC Capital reaffirmed its Outperform rating on West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (NYSE:WFG) but reduced its price target from $92 to $91. Best Lumber Stocks to Buy Photo by René Schubert on Unsplash This follows the company’s October 23 earnings results for the third-quarter of 2025, which showed significant losses amid difficult market conditions. In almost every indicator, West Fraser’s Q3 2025 fi ...

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercer International Inc. (Nasdaq: MERC) today announced that Richard Short, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, will be attending and hosting meetings at the following upcoming conferences: BofA Securities 2025 Leveraged Finance ConferenceBoca Raton, Florida, December 2 and 3, 2025Presentation at 10:10 a.m. (EST) on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 UBS Global Industrials & Transportation ConferencePalm Beach, Florida, December 4, 2025 A copy of the presentation will ...

West Fraser is one of the world’s largest integrated wood products companies, producing lumber, engineered wood, oriented strand board (OSB), and other building materials. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, it operates over 50 facilities across North America (NA) and Europe, serving construction, industrial, and home improvement markets. TheAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of WFG either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article mysel ...

Core Viewpoint - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. will permanently close its Augusta, Georgia and 100 Mile House, British Columbia lumber mills by the end of 2025 due to timber supply challenges and soft lumber markets [1][2][3] Group 1: Mill Closures - The 100 Mile House lumber mill is unable to access a sufficient volume of economically viable timber, leading to its closure, which will affect approximately 165 employees and reduce capacity by 160 million board feet [2] - The Augusta lumber mill's closure is attributed to challenging lumber demand and loss of economically viable residual outlets, impacting around 130 employees and reducing capacity by 140 million board feet [3] - The indefinite curtailment of the Huttig, Arkansas and Lake Butler, Florida mills will now be permanent, with plans for dismantling and site sales [4] Group 2: Strategic Positioning - The closures are intended to better position West Fraser to compete in a challenging market environment [5] - The company anticipates restructuring and impairment charges in the fourth quarter of 2025 related to these closures [5] Group 3: Company Overview - West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with over 50 facilities across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, producing a variety of wood products [6]

Core Viewpoint - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. reported significant challenges in the third quarter of 2025, including supply and demand imbalances for wood-based products, elevated mortgage rates affecting housing affordability, and new tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber. The company remains committed to its strategy of maintaining operational flexibility and controlling costs while seeking long-term shareholder value [1][2]. Financial Performance - Third quarter sales were $1.307 billion, down from $1.532 billion in the second quarter of 2025. - The company reported a loss of $204 million, or $(2.63) per diluted share, compared to a loss of $24 million, or $(0.38) per diluted share in the previous quarter. - Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter was $(144) million, a decline from $84 million in Q2-25 [2][12]. Tariffs and Trade - The U.S. administration imposed a 10% Section 232 tariff on imported softwood timber and lumber effective October 14, 2025, in addition to existing duties on Canadian lumber [3]. - Canadian softwood lumber exports to the U.S. have faced trade disputes and tariffs since April 2017, impacting the company's operations [2]. Liquidity and Capital Allocation - Cash and short-term investments decreased to $546 million as of September 26, 2025, from $641 million at the end of 2024. - Capital expenditures in Q3-25 were $90 million, and the company paid $25 million in dividends, maintaining a dividend of $0.32 per share for the fourth quarter [5][6]. Market Outlook - The company anticipates medium to long-term demand for new home construction in North America due to factors such as improved housing affordability, a large population cohort entering home-buying age, and an aging housing stock [7][8]. - The seasonally adjusted annualized rate of U.S. housing starts was 1.31 million units in August 2025, with permits issued for the same number, indicating stable construction activity despite near-term uncertainties [9]. Operational Insights - The Lumber segment faced muted demand in Q3-25, leading to a reduction in shipment targets for both SPF and SYP products [11]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the Lumber segment was $(123) million, which included $67 million in export duty expenses [12][34]. Regional Demand - In Europe and the U.K., demand is expected to improve but remain challenging in the near term, with long-term growth anticipated due to the increasing use of OSB as an alternative to plywood [10]. - The global pulp market is experiencing disruptions due to U.S. tariffs, creating demand uncertainty in Chinese markets, although NBSK pricing is expected to remain stable [15].

Core Points - Mercer International will release its third quarter results for the period ending September 30, 2025, on November 6, 2025, after market close [1] - A conference call to discuss the results will be hosted by the President and CEO, Juan Carlos Bueno, and CFO, Richard Short, on November 7, 2025, at 10:00 am ET [1] Company Overview - Mercer International Inc. is a global forest products company with operations in Germany, the United States, and Canada [4] - The company has a consolidated annual production capacity of 2.1 million tonnes of pulp, 960 million board feet of lumber, 210,000 cubic meters of cross-laminated timber, 45,000 cubic meters of glulam, 17 million pallets, and 230,000 metric tonnes of biofuels [4]

Trump tariffs on kitchen cabinets and lumber come into force https://t.co/FNLDoXXBz1 ...

Core Point - The new tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, upholstered furniture, and lumber are set to take effect, increasing the number of sectors affected by import taxes [1] Group 1: Tariff Details - The tariffs will impact various sectors, specifically targeting kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, upholstered furniture, and lumber [1]

Trade Policy - The U S government has imposed a 10% tariff on foreign softwood timber and lumber [1] - A 25% tariff has been placed on kitchen cabinets and select wooden furniture [1]