The earnings call presented a mixed outlook. While Sylvamo demonstrated strong leadership transitions and returned cash to shareholders, the company faced significant operational and market challenges, particularly in North America and Europe. The highlights and lowlights were fairly balanced, resulting in a neutral sentiment.

Company Guidance -

Q2 2025

During Sylvamo's first quarter 2025 earnings call, the company provided guidance expecting second-quarter adjusted EBITDA between $75 million and $95 million. Key financial metrics for the first quarter included an adjusted EBITDA of $90 million with an 11% margin. The company highlighted $30 million in planned maintenance outages costs and a weakened demand quarter in Latin America. Sylvamo also returned nearly $40 million to shareholders through $18 million in dividends and $20 million in share repurchases. For the second quarter, the company anticipates price and mix improvements to contribute $5 million to $10 million favorably, with operations and other costs projected to be favorable by $10 million to $15 million. Input and transportation costs are expected to improve by $5 million to $10 million. The company is navigating operational challenges and expects to execute the heaviest outage quarter of the year, with planned maintenance outages projected to increase by $36 million.

Successful Leadership Transition

Jean-Michel Ribiéras announced his retirement, and John Sims will become the next CEO of Sylvamo. Don Devlin has been named the new CFO, effective May 1, 2025.

Cash Returns to Shareholders

Sylvamo returned nearly $40 million in cash to shareholders, distributing $18 million via dividends and repurchasing $20 million in shares.

Adjusted EBITDA Achieved

The company achieved adjusted EBITDA of $90 million, within the expected range of $85 million to $105 million, with an 11% margin.

Future Cash Flow Expectations

Sylvamo anticipates significantly better adjusted EBITDA performance in the second half of the year due to lower maintenance costs and improved operations.

Sylvamo Corp (SLVM) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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SLVM Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Aug 08, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.41 / -	1.98	―	―	―
May 09, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.69 / 0.68	1.07	-36.45% (-0.39)
Feb 12, 2025	2024 (Q4)	1.78 / 1.96	1.16	68.97% (+0.80)
Nov 12, 2024	2024 (Q3)	2.18 / 2.44	1.7	43.53% (+0.74)
Aug 09, 2024	2024 (Q2)	1.58 / 1.98	1.14	73.68% (+0.84)
May 10, 2024	2024 (Q1)	1.02 / 1.07	2.51	-57.37% (-1.44)
Feb 15, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.84 / 1.16	1.97	-41.12% (-0.81)
Nov 09, 2023	2023 (Q3)	1.33 / 1.70	2.51	-32.27% (-0.81)
Aug 09, 2023	2023 (Q2)	1.00 / 1.14	2.02	-43.56% (-0.88)
May 09, 2023	2023 (Q1)	2.40 / 2.51	1.97	27.41% (+0.54)

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SLVM Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
May 09, 2025	$59.67	$52.18	-12.55%
Feb 12, 2025	$74.87	$69.37	-7.35%
Nov 12, 2024	$93.34	$86.86	-6.94%
Aug 09, 2024	$65.73	$73.71	+12.14%

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FAQ

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Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 08, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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SLVM EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 0.41.

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