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Louisiana-Pacific Third Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats Expectations
Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE:LPX) Third Quarter 2024 Results
Key Financial Results
- Revenue: US$722.0m (flat on 3Q 2023).
- Net income: US$90.0m (down 24% from 3Q 2023).
- Profit margin: 13% (down from 16% in 3Q 2023).
- EPS: US$1.29 (down from US$1.64 in 3Q 2023).
All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period
Louisiana-Pacific Revenues and Earnings Beat Expectations
Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 6.0%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 45%.
Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 5.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.4% growth forecast for the Forestry industry in North America.
Performance of the market in the US.
The company's shares are up 11% from a week ago.
Risk Analysis
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About NYSE:LPX
Louisiana-Pacific
Provides building solutions primarily for use in new home construction, repair and remodeling, and outdoor structure markets.
Outstanding track record with flawless balance sheet.