KP Tissue Inc. (TSE:KPT)
TSX:KPT
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 06, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.26Last Year’s EPS
-1.36Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational and financial momentum: double-digit adjusted EBITDA growth, revenue gains, market-share expansion in Canada, a net income turnaround and improved liquidity and leverage. Challenges include modest sequential softness in revenue and EBITDA, rising operating and SG&A costs, pulp price volatility with potential upward pressure in 2026, and higher planned CapEx with possible short-term leverage increases tied to a new TAD project. On balance, the positive performance metrics and strategic progress outweigh the near-term headwinds.Company Guidance
Adjusted EBITDA Growth and Margin Improvement
Q4 adjusted EBITDA of $84.2M, up 26% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 15.0% from 12.4% a year ago; run-rate above $80M for a second consecutive quarter.
Revenue Growth
Q4 consolidated revenue of $560.1M, up 3.8% year-over-year (described as nearly 4%); full fiscal 2025 revenue growth of 7.5%.
Net Income Turnaround
Q4 net income of $23.4M versus a net loss of $13.7M in Q4 2024; improvement driven by favorable foreign exchange of $29.7M and higher adjusted EBITDA of $17.4M (partially offset by tax, interest and noncontrolling interest impacts).
Geographic Performance — Canada and U.S.
Canada Q4 revenue +5.1% (approx. +$15M); U.S. Q4 revenue +2.2% (approx. +$5.5M) despite a strong prior-year comparable; U.S. annual growth rate of 8.2%, identified as the company’s growth engine.
Strong Consumer and AFH Segment Results
Consumer revenue $472.3M, up 4.3% YoY; consumer adjusted EBITDA $78.1M with a 16.5% margin (improvement of ~2 percentage points YoY). Away-From-Home revenue $87.8M, up 1% YoY; AFH adjusted EBITDA $9.7M vs $4.6M YoY, AFH margin ~11% (more than doubled year-over-year).
Market Share Gains in Canada
Facial tissue market share increased by 130 basis points to 46.3% (52-week period ended Dec 27, 2025); paper towel share grew 130 basis points to 25.3%; bathroom tissue showed incremental year-over-year growth.
Operational Progress and Safety
Positive production rates across paper machine and converting operations; Memphis converting line on track for startup in early Q2 2026; Sherbrooke in-sourcing improved AFH margins; record safety results across manufacturing assets in 2025.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity Improvement
Cash improved to $196.1M from $149.1M at end of Q3; long-term debt of $1.741B decreased $9.4M sequentially; net debt reduced by $55.7M; leverage ratio declined to 3.1x from 3.4x.
TSE:KPT Earnings History
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TSE:KPT Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 14, 2026 | C$11.50 | C$11.59 | +0.78% |
Feb 18, 2026 | C$10.47 | C$10.51 | +0.38% |
Nov 13, 2025 | C$9.11 | C$9.18 | +0.85% |
Aug 13, 2025 | C$8.96 | C$9.01 | +0.64% |
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FAQ
When does KP Tissue Inc. (TSE:KPT) report earnings?
KP Tissue Inc. (TSE:KPT) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 06, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is TSE:KPT EPS forecast?
TSE:KPT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.26.