Boise Cascade says near-term end market demand has eased

The company said, “Demand for the products we manufacture, as well as the products we purchase and distribute, is closely tied to new residential construction, residential repair-and-remodeling activity, and light commercial construction. Residential construction, particularly new single-family construction, remains a key driver of demand for the products we manufacture and distribute. During the past quarter, the operating environment reflected adjustments by large public homebuilders, who moderated their building pace to align with a demand environment shaped by affordability considerations, cautious consumer sentiment, and broader economic conditions. Evolving market conditions have led to reduced home turnover and households delaying big projects impacting repair-and-remodeling spending. Near-term end market demand has eased and will continue to be influenced by factors such as mortgage rates, home affordability, home equity levels, home sizes, new and existing home inventory levels, unemployment rates, and consumer confidence. However, long-term demand drivers for residential construction, including an undersupply of housing units, aging U.S. housing stock, and elevated levels of homeowner equity, remain strong and continue to support the industry’s fundamentals.”