Revenue Growth Driven by Acquisitions
Full-year revenues of $3.12 billion in 2025, up $456 million or 17.1% versus 2024, largely due to the full-year contribution of 2024 acquisitions (Doman Tucker Lumber and Southeast Forest Products).
Strong EBITDA and Net Earnings Improvement
EBITDA rose to $256.4 million in 2025 from $192.2 million in 2024, an increase of $64.2 million or 33.4%. Net earnings increased to $80.3 million from $54.2 million, up $26.1 million (~48.2%).
Gross Margin Expansion and Stability
Gross margin increased to $505.5 million from $424.8 million (+$80.7 million) and gross margin rate improved slightly to 16.2% from 16.0%, with Q4 gross margin at 16.6% ($107.2 million).
Operational Cash Generation and Balance Sheet Strengthening
Operating cash flows before noncash working capital of $163.6 million (versus $148.7 million in 2024). Management emphasized debt reduction, paid down debt (financing activities consumed $235.7M), remained compliant with lending covenants and declared/maintained a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share (annual $0.56).
Successful Integration and Margin Enhancement Initiatives
Successful full-year integration of 2024 acquisitions contributed to results. Margin enhancement activities (improved lumber buying and freight optimization tech rollout) materially supported margins; freight optimization is early-stage with rollout in 2 divisions and further runway expected.
Investments in Value-Added and Specialty Products (Fencing)
CapEx increased to $29 million for 2025 (versus $14.2M in 2024) with investments in fencing equipment and sawmill upgrades (Gilmer) and new operations in the Carolinas. Fencing currently represents ~5–10% of product mix and is rapidly growing; management expects meaningful production ramp and revenue contribution starting Q2–Q3 2026.
Improved Investing Cash Position
Investing activities generated $45.6 million in 2025 versus consuming $474.3 million in 2024, aided by sale of timber loans for $75.2 million and reduced acquisition spending.