Louisiana-Pacific Corporation LPX
- Market cap
- $4.6B
- P/E
- 84.4×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 13.31 | 18.69 | 20.39 | 20.71 | 12.97 | 36.65 | 48.20 | 49.47 | 63.76 | 73.42 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 21.16 | 29.44 | 32.16 | 30.34 | 40.76 | 79.70 | 79.77 | 79.56 | 122.87 | 119.91 |
High Price
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| 4,800 | 5,000 | 4,900 | 4,800 | 4,500 | 4,800 | 4,300 | 4,100 | 4,300 | 4,300 |
Employees
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| 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 2,233 | 2,734 | 2,828 | 2,310 | 2,399 | 3,915 | 3,854 | 2,581 | 2,941 | 2,708 |
Revenue
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| 18.10% | 26.92% | 26.31% | 13.12% | 34.72% | 50.14% | 38.89% | 22.98% | 28.26% | 21.75% |
Gross Margin
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| 165 | 510 | 524 | (23) | 604 | 1,700 | 1,155 | 248 | 547 | 195 |
EBT
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| 7.38% | 18.65% | 18.53% | (1.00%) | 25.18% | 43.42% | 29.97% | 9.61% | 18.60% | 7.20% |
EBT Margin
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| 150 | 390 | 395 | (10) | 497 | 1,373 | 1,083 | 178 | 420 | 146 |
Net Income
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| 113 | 123 | 120 | 123 | 111 | 119 | 132 | 119 | 126 | 145 |
Depreciation
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| 15.57 | 18.99 | 19.78 | 18.78 | 21.61 | 40.36 | 49.41 | 35.85 | 41.42 | 38.69 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 1.04 | 2.70 | 2.76 | (0.04) | 4.48 | 14.19 | 13.94 | 2.47 | 5.91 | 2.09 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 2.39 | 3.29 | 3.57 | 1.29 | 5.94 | 15.30 | 14.67 | 4.39 | 8.52 | 5.46 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.87) | (1.03) | (1.50) | (1.33) | (0.69) | (2.62) | (5.31) | (4.04) | (2.56) | (4.16) |
Capex/Sh
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| 1.52 | 2.26 | 2.08 | (0.03) | 5.24 | 12.68 | 9.36 | 0.35 | 5.96 | 1.30 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 8.34 | 11.14 | 11.89 | 8.06 | 11.12 | 12.73 | 18.37 | 21.63 | 23.54 | 24.73 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 143 | 144 | 143 | 123 | 111 | 97 | 78 | 72 | 71 | 70 |
Shares
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| 18.80 | 9.93 | 8.08 | 0.00 | 8.22 | 5.57 | 4.44 | 28.46 | 17.58 | 38.64 |
PE Ratio
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| 1.26 | 1.41 | 1.12 | 1.58 | 1.72 | 1.94 | 1.20 | 1.95 | 2.50 | 2.09 |
PS Ratio
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| 2.34 | 2.40 | 1.87 | 3.68 | 3.34 | 6.15 | 3.23 | 3.22 | 4.40 | 3.27 |
PB Ratio
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| 1.13 | 1.20 | 0.94 | 1.66 | 1.65 | 1.94 | 1.20 | 2.00 | 2.50 | 2.11 |
EV/Sales
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| 11.58 | 10.13 | 8.93 | (764.88) | 6.78 | 6.17 | 6.32 | 206.10 | 17.42 | 62.82 |
EV/FCF
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| 342 | 474 | 511 | 159 | 659 | 1,484 | 1,144 | 316 | 605 | 382 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (124) | (149) | (214) | (163) | (77) | (254) | (414) | (291) | (182) | (291) |
Capex
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| 218 | 325 | 297 | (4) | 582 | 1,230 | 730 | 25 | 423 | 91 |
FCF
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| 780 | 1,090 | 1,025 | 375 | 707 | 539 | 518 | 519 | 556 | 518 |
Working Cap'
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| 377 | 376 | 352 | 356 | 356 | 353 | 354 | 347 | 348 | 348 |
Total Debt
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| (282) | (552) | (526) | 175 | (179) | (5) | (15) | 125 | 8 | 56 |
Net Debt
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| 1,196 | 1,605 | 1,700 | 991 | 1,234 | 1,235 | 1,433 | 1,557 | 1,671 | 1,731 |
Sh' Equity
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| 7.12% | 17.41% | 15.92% | (0.23%) | 25.45% | 64.35% | 47.80% | 7.44% | 16.82% | 5.63% |
ROA
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| 14.38% | 31.65% | 28.00% | (1.07%) | 36.43% | 88.16% | 55.10% | 10.66% | 19.77% | 7.31% |
ROIC
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| 13.54% | 27.86% | 23.91% | (0.37%) | 44.85% | 111.54% | 81.38% | 11.90% | 26.02% | 8.58% |
ROE
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Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) key facts
- Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) is a Building Products & Equipment company in the Industrials sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Louisiana-Pacific Corporation’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $2.7 billion, down 7.92% from fiscal 2024.
- As of September 25, 2026, LPX traded at $66.70, a market capitalization of $4.6 billion.
- Louisiana-Pacific Corporation pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share, a yield of 1.39%, with a payout ratio of 42.4%.
- Return on equity was 8.58% and debt-to-equity 0.20.
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) Latest News
25 Sep
LPX has drawn attention on Zacks' list of most searched stocks. Over the past month, the stock declined 6.3% vs the S&P 500's 0.7% gain; its Building Products - Wood industry group fell about 2.7%. Earnings outlook remains mixed: Qtr EPS expected at 0.28, down 22.2% year over year; full-year EPS consensus at 1.17 (-55.9% YoY). Next year EPS is forecast at 3.36 (+187.5% YoY). Zacks ranks LPX #5 Strong Sell. First-quarter revenue was $664 million (-12.1% YoY) with EPS of $0.40; revenue surprise was -1.48% and EPS surprise -31.03%. Revenue projections: current quarter $666.25 million; full-year revenue $2.52 billion and next year $2.93 billion (-6.8% and +15.8%). Valuation metrics show a premium to peers (Zacks Value Style Score D), suggesting near-term underperformance despite a potential long-term earnings rebound. Near-term earnings revisions and a Strong Sell rating indicate modest downside risk, though potential long-term earnings rebound could offset some impact.
24 Sep
Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) closed at $66.28, down 2.56% after a mixed trading day where the S&P 500 fell 0.03% and the Dow slipped 0.31 while the Nasdaq edged up 0.01%. Over the past month, LPX shed 4.49%, worse than the Construction sector’s 7.09% loss but trailing the S&P 500’s 0.53% gain. Attention turns to its upcoming earnings report, with a consensus EPS of $0.28, down 22.22% year over year, and revenue of $666.25 million, up 0.49%. For the full year, analysts forecast $1.17 per share on $2.52 billion in revenue—a drop of 55.85% and 6.79%, respectively. The story also notes analysts have been revising estimates and assigns LPX a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell). Valuation shows a forward P/E of 58.34 (industry 26.75) and a PEG of 9.63 (industry ~2.01); the Building Products—Wood group ranks near the bottom of its industry. EPS decline, elevated valuation, and a Strong Sell rating imply meaningful near-term headwinds for LPX.
20 Sep
LP expands LP SmartSide Trim & Siding lineup with an 8-inch brushed smooth shake lap product targeting homeowners and builders seeking shake-style accents. Despite the launch, shares underperformed: down 10.74% in 30 days, 20.08% year-to-date, and 24.86% over the last year; 3- and 5-year total returns are positive at 22.17% and 13.62%. Shares closed around $65.32, with fair-value estimates around $91.50 implying roughly 29% upside. Bulls argue aging U.S. housing stock and affordability pressures should lift repair/remodel and offsite-housing demand, benefiting LP's higher-margin Siding segment and providing a long-run growth tailwind. Risks include weak housing demand and OSB pricing pressure, which could limit margins and stall the bullish thesis. Valuation multiples are rich, with a P/E near 84.6x versus sector averages around 20x. Product expansion and a valuation gap amid housing-demand dynamics suggest a moderate impact on LPX's growth and sentiment.
27 Aug
Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) receives a bear designation signaling expected stock underperformance and downside risks ahead. Bear rating on LPX may sway short-term investor sentiment and share price without altering core operations.
9 Aug
Louisiana-Pacific may be shifting its earnings focus to siding products amid weaker overall results. Strategic pivot toward siding signals a moderate adjustment to earnings mix and market positioning.
8 Aug
Louisiana-Pacific Q2 earnings call covered financial results, operational updates and outlook. Earnings details may sway short-term LPX stock moves but lack transformative strategic shifts.
5 Aug
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation conducted its Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results, operational performance, and management outlook. Quarterly earnings call delivers results and guidance that typically drive immediate stock price movements and investor repositioning.
Louisiana-Pacific Corp's Q2 2026 earnings call showed siding segment strength offsetting OSB weakness. Q2 earnings highlight balanced segment results likely to produce moderate effects on near-term financial outlook and investor views.
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation released its Q2 2026 earnings call summary covering financial performance and forward outlook. Quarterly earnings updates typically affect near-term sentiment without fundamentally shifting long-term trajectory.
Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Q2 earnings are compared against estimates with analysis of key metrics. Q2 earnings versus estimates can affect short-term stock sentiment and valuation views.
Louisiana-Pacific reported second quarter 2026 results, affirmed full-year siding guidance, and anticipates siding growth resumption in the third quarter of 2026. Earnings affirmation and growth outlook signal moderate influence on near-term performance without major strategic shifts.
29 Jul
Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Q2 earnings are expected to decline. Expected Q2 earnings decline signals potential weakness in Louisiana-Pacific financial performance.
23 Jun
LP Building Solutions broke ground on a new LP SmartSide ExpertFinish manufacturing facility in North Branch, Minnesota. New facility expands production capacity for core siding products.
15 Jun
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation undergoes a leadership transition that may reshape its strategic focus within the housing sector and long-term growth trajectory. Leadership changes can influence strategic priorities in housing markets but rarely produce immediate or decisive shifts in overall company performance.
21 May
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) draws rising investor interest on recent operational updates and favorable market positioning that support its near-term outlook. Developments highlighted may moderately affect LPX financial sentiment and positioning without fundamentally shifting long-term trajectory.
11 May
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) released highlights from its Q1 earnings call, covering key financial results, operational updates, and forward outlook. Q1 earnings call highlights reveal financial performance and strategic guidance that significantly shape LPX's market trajectory and investor sentiment.
6 May
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation released Q1 2026 earnings call summary detailing financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q1 2026 earnings summary discloses key financial metrics and outlook, likely influencing stock performance and investor expectations significantly.
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) released Q1 2026 earnings call transcript detailing financial results, operational updates, management discussion, and forward guidance. Q1 2026 earnings transcript reveals key financial metrics, strategic initiatives, and outlook that significantly shape investor expectations and stock performance.
Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) reported Q1 earnings of $1.36 per share and revenues of $703 million, both topping analyst estimates of $0.88 per share and $678.4 million. Q1 earnings and revenue beats demonstrate strong financial performance, likely driving positive investor sentiment and stock price gains.
LP Building Solutions reported first quarter 2026 results and updated guidance. Quarterly earnings results and updated guidance directly affect LPX financial performance, stock price, and investor sentiment.
LP Building Solutions (LPX) shares slipped despite beating earnings estimates, as revenue missed expectations and the company provided a disappointing outlook. Disappointing revenue and outlook despite earnings beat signal moderately noticeable pressure on financial performance and investor sentiment.
1 May
Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) named Bear of the Day with Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), trading at expensive 20.9X forward earnings amid declining housing market and soft OSB demand. Bearish analyst call signals moderate pressure on stock sentiment and near-term performance from sector headwinds.
29 Apr
Analysts forecast Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) to report declining earnings, urging focus on key metrics and factors ahead of the release. Expected earnings decline will noticeably affect LPX's short-term financial performance and market sentiment.
28 Apr
LP Building Solutions launches LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding Coastal Capsule, a prefinished siding and trim product engineered for superior durability in coastal environments. New coastal-specific prefinished siding launch targets high-demand harsh-weather markets, strengthening LPX's product innovation and competitive positioning.
16 Apr
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) named a new strong sell stock for April 16th. Strong sell designation signals negative analyst outlook, likely causing moderate pressure on LPX stock price and investor sentiment.
19 Mar
Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) stock has dropped 12.9% since the last earnings report amid factors pressuring performance. 12.9% stock decline since earnings signals moderately noticeable impact on financial performance and market sentiment.
11 Mar
Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) shares fell more sharply than the broader market amid company-specific pressures. LPX stock underperformed the market significantly, pointing to moderately noticeable short-term impacts on financial performance or sentiment.
3 Mar
LP Building Solutions introduces LP BurnGuard™ FRT OSB, a fire-retardant treated oriented strand board sheathing designed for enhanced fire performance in structural applications. Launch of innovative fire-retardant OSB strengthens LPX's competitive edge in building materials amid growing demand for fire-safe construction products.
A $62 million stake in Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) elevates it to a top holding in a major portfolio, boosting the stock despite falling earnings. $62 million bet signals investor confidence in LPX amid earnings decline, potentially lifting market sentiment and short-term performance.
24 Feb
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's LP SmartSide ExpertFinish Naturals Collection Siding and LP BurnGuard FRT OSB named finalists for NAHB’s Best of IBS Awards. Finalist status in NAHB IBS awards highlights LPX product innovation and competitive edge in siding and fire-retardant OSB, with moderately noticeable impact on market sentiment.