Louisiana-Pacific Corp ( (LPX) ) has released its Q3 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Louisiana-Pacific Corp presented to its investors.
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP), a prominent player in the building materials sector, specializes in manufacturing engineered wood products and solutions for construction projects worldwide. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates 22 plants across North and South America, producing a wide range of siding and structural solutions.
In the third quarter of 2024, LP Building Solutions reported a mixed financial performance. While the company’s siding segment achieved record sales, netting $420 million—a 22% increase from the previous year—its oriented strand board (OSB) segment faced challenges, with a 24% decrease in sales to $253 million. Overall, the company’s consolidated net sales slightly decreased by 1% to $722 million, with net income also dropping by $27 million to $90 million.
Key highlights from the report include a significant rise in siding segment adjusted EBITDA by 72% to $123 million, driven by higher sales volumes and prices. Conversely, the OSB segment’s adjusted EBITDA plummeted by 72% due to lower selling prices, despite a modest increase in sales volume. The company’s capital allocation strategy saw $73 million spent on share repurchases and $44 million invested in capital expenditures.
Looking ahead, LP remains optimistic, raising its full-year guidance based on strong siding performance and operational efficiencies. The company anticipates continued growth in siding sales and expects its consolidated adjusted EBITDA to range between $655 million and $675 million for the full year of 2024. LP’s management remains focused on executing strategies that drive growth and maintain efficiency across its operations.
