U.S. Paper and Forestry Products Stock News

On August 13, 2025, S&P Global Ratings upgraded ADT Inc. to a ‘BB’ rating, citing improved credit metrics and a significant reduction in ownership by financial sponsor Apollo, whose holding in ADT has fallen to around 14%. This governance change is expected to support stronger oversight and more disciplined financial policies as ADT focuses on enhancing its cash flows and capital allocation priorities. We'll explore how S&P's increased confidence in ADT's financial health could influence the...

Earlier this month, Moog Inc. announced a US$588.27 million shelf registration for 3 million shares of its Class A common stock related to an ESOP offering and also revealed a transition of its independent auditor from Ernst & Young LLP to KPMG LLP for the 2026 fiscal year, following a competitive selection process. This combination of a major capital markets filing and a shift in external financial oversight points to Moog’s ongoing focus on both employee ownership and governance...

Earlier this month, Teledyne HiRel Semiconductors released a new industrial-grade embedded MultiMediaCard (eMMC) module featuring 128GB of eMMC 5.1-compliant storage designed for high-speed, long-term reliability in challenging environments such as aerospace, defense, and edge computing. This launch highlights Teledyne’s commitment to product innovation tailored for critical sectors, adding further support to its presence in rugged and mission-critical applications. We'll now consider how...

Stepan Company recently reported its second quarter 2025 earnings, showing higher sales of US$594.69 million and net income of US$11.34 million, alongside affirming a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.385 per share payable in September. Importantly, this marks the 57th consecutive year that Stepan has increased its cash dividend, reflecting a longstanding commitment to shareholder returns. We’ll explore how these stronger earnings and the company’s sustained dividend growth shape Stepan’s...

Flagstar Bank, a subsidiary of Flagstar Financial, Inc., recently opened a new Private Client Office in Palm Beach, Florida, aiming to expand its private banking services for high-net-worth clients in South Florida. This growth initiative comes amid analyst concerns about Flagstar Financial’s sustained declines in revenue and earnings per share over recent years, which have raised questions about the company’s underlying profitability. Next, we'll explore how the balance between expansion...

Preferred Bank has reported robust earnings per share growth, strong capital strength, ongoing share repurchases, and high return on equity, distinguishing itself from peers experiencing stagnant sales and slower net interest income growth in a tougher banking sector. This positive performance, especially amid peer difficulties, highlights the company's ability to capitalize on its financial strengths to attract investor attention and reinforce its competitive position. We'll examine how...

On July 31, 2025, Ryan Specialty Holdings announced its second quarter earnings, revealed a regular quarterly dividend of US$0.12 per share, and updated its full-year 2025 organic revenue growth guidance to a lower range of 9.0%–11.0% from its previous 11%–13% target. The guidance reduction came despite reporting increased second-quarter revenue and net income year-over-year, highlighting how future outlooks can weigh heavily on market sentiment even during periods of profitable...

Newell Brands Inc. recently declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.07 per share, payable on September 15, 2025, to common stockholders of record as of August 29, 2025, and reported its second-quarter financials with sales of US$1.94 billion and net income of US$46 million. Despite lowering its sales guidance for the third quarter and full year, the company received analyst support highlighting stable earnings, ongoing cost improvements, and consistent dividend payments as signals of...

Cactus, Inc. recently reported its second quarter 2025 earnings, revealing revenue of US$273.58 million and net income of US$40.33 million, both down from the prior year, while also announcing a quarterly dividend of US$0.14 per share. Despite ongoing dividend payments, the company's declining year-over-year revenue and earnings highlight a shift in operational performance that drew investor attention. With second quarter earnings coming in lower than last year, we'll examine the impact on...

In the past week, Essent Group reported second quarter 2025 results that saw earnings per share and revenue exceed analyst expectations, declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.31 per share, and completed a share repurchase program totaling almost 4.18 million shares for US$240.21 million. Additionally, Moody's upgraded Essent Group's insurance financial strength and debt ratings, signaling a strengthened credit profile and confidence in the company’s business fundamentals. We'll now...

Cadre Holdings reported its second quarter 2025 results, with sales rising to US$157.11 million from US$144.31 million a year earlier, while net income edged down to US$12.21 million compared to US$12.57 million. The company also updated its full-year 2025 net sales guidance, now expecting between US$624 million and US$630 million, offering investors fresh insights into management's outlook amid shifting demand and margin trends. We will examine how Cadre Holdings’ updated full-year sales...

F&G Annuities & Life announced a new partnership on August 6, 2025, with a Blackstone-backed reinsurance vehicle, securing about US$1 billion in expected capital and introducing a forward flow reinsurance agreement covering certain fixed indexed annuity products. This collaboration aims to boost F&G's capital-light operating model and highlights ongoing efforts to balance long-term growth opportunities with efficient liability management. We’ll explore how this major reinsurance partnership...

Soho House & Co reported its second quarter and six-month 2025 financial results, recording sales of US$251.13 million and revenue of US$329.8 million for the quarter, with net income of US$24.89 million, an improvement from a net loss of US$29.9 million last year. This marks the company's transition from losses to profitability, highlighting operational improvements and stronger performance over the previous year's equivalent periods. We'll now examine how Soho House & Co's return to net...

Rush Enterprises recently reported its second quarter and six-month 2025 financial results, announced a US$0.19 per share cash dividend for shareholders of record as of August 12, and updated the completion of a share repurchase program totaling more than 2% of shares outstanding since April 2025. These announcements collectively highlight how the company is balancing shareholder returns with its operational performance amid a period of stable but slightly lower revenue and profits compared...

On July 30, 2025, NorthWestern Energy Group reported its second quarter financial results and announced it will provide energy services for Quantica Infrastructure’s proposed Montana data center, with a declared quarterly dividend of US$0.66 per share payable September 30, 2025. This energy services agreement positions NorthWestern Energy to potentially supply up to 1 gigawatt of power, highlighting surging regional demand linked to tech sector expansion and data center growth. To assess how...

Arcus Biosciences reported second-quarter 2025 earnings, highlighting a surge in revenue to US$160 million and a net loss of US$112 million, alongside an updated pipeline featuring multiple late-stage drug development milestones in cancer therapies. The recent pipeline update underscored progress in pivotal Phase 3 programs and granted Orphan Drug Designation for quemliclustat in pancreatic cancer, marking important developments for Arcus's future clinical and regulatory outlook. We'll...

Freshpet, Inc. announced its second quarter 2025 results earlier this month, reporting sales of US$264.69 million and net income of US$16.36 million compared to a net loss a year earlier. Despite stronger quarterly profits, the company lowered its 2025 full-year sales growth guidance and removed its ambitious 2027 sales target, signaling a more cautious outlook on growth. We'll explore how Freshpet's revised guidance and removal of long-term sales targets impact the company's investment...

Entergy Corporation recently reported second-quarter 2025 results, showing a year-over-year increase in revenue to US$3.33 billion and net income to US$467.93 million, alongside an omnibus shelf registration filing for potential future issuances of common stock, preferred stock, depository shares, and notes. A key insight is the dramatic jump in net income compared to the same quarter last year, highlighting a period of improved operational performance and profitability for Entergy. We'll...

In its latest earnings announcement, ProFrac Holding Corp. reported a second-quarter 2025 revenue of US$501.9 million, down from US$579.4 million a year prior, and a net loss of US$105.9 million compared to US$66.7 million in the same period last year. The company also launched a US$75 million underwritten public offering intended to repay debt and support general operations, highlighting ongoing efforts to address financial pressures and liquidity needs. We'll explore how the...

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation recently reported its second quarter 2025 earnings, with sales rising to US$160 million and revenue to US$1.25 billion, while net income climbed to US$69 million, all compared to the prior year. Despite reaffirming its full-year guidance, the company's significant year-over-year increases in net income and earnings per share point to enhanced profitability and operational execution. We'll explore how this strong earnings performance, especially the...

In July 2025, Fortune Brands Innovations reported second quarter results, announcing a 3% year-over-year sales decline to US$1,203.3 million and net income of US$100.3 million, alongside updated full-year 2025 guidance anticipating flat to 2% lower net sales and EPS before charges/gains of US$3.75 to US$3.95. During the same period, the company completed a buyback of 1,192,532 shares for US$63 million, reflecting efforts to return capital to shareholders as it contends with ongoing margin...

Sitio Royalties Corp. recently reported its second-quarter 2025 results, revealing lower year-over-year sales, revenue, and net income, but also declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.36 per share and completed a tranche of its share buyback program. This combination of earnings softness and continued capital returns highlights the company's ongoing commitment to shareholder value even amid fluctuating operational results. We'll explore how Sitio Royalties' latest dividend declaration,...

MasterBrand, Inc. recently reported its second quarter and first half 2025 earnings, showing increased sales compared to the previous year despite a decrease in net income and earnings per share. The company maintained its outlook for 2025, projecting a low single-digit percentage decrease in net sales, while also completing several share buyback tranches totaling US$6.73 million. We'll explore how MasterBrand's combination of rising sales and reduced profitability influences its overall...

During the second quarter of 2025, Steel Dynamics reported a 4% increase in steel shipments and a 6% rise in ferrous scrap shipments, while progressing with its recycled aluminum mill and initial aluminum coil production. This marks a significant push into aluminum, positioning the company to serve a broader range of industries despite recent operational and cost headwinds. Now, we'll consider how Steel Dynamics' increased steel shipments and aluminum production impact the company's...