Sylvamo Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 2/6
Sylvamo is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 4.12% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
4.1%
Dividend yield
4.7%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 8.9% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 4.1% |
| Dividend Growth | 48.7% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 55% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
SLVM: Higher Margin Outlook And Buyback Progress Will Drive Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Sylvamo by $3, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, slightly softer revenue trends, and a modestly higher profit margin outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research has centered on fine tuning assumptions rather than changing the core view on Sylvamo, with price targets adjusted by $3 in light of updated discount rates, revenue expectations, and margin outlooks.Sylvamo: May Take A Year To Reposition For Growth, Buy For The Dividend
Apr 15
SLVM: Future Outlook Will Emphasize Earnings Multiple Reset And Completed Buyback
Analysts have reduced Sylvamo's average price target by $3, citing updated views on growth, margins, and valuation that are reflected in slightly adjusted revenue, profit, and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a more restrained tone around Sylvamo, with a reduced average price target signaling that some expectations for growth, margins, and valuation have been reset.SLVM: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Support Stronger Shareholder Returns
Analysts have maintained a Buy stance on Sylvamo and trimmed their price target by $2 to $57, citing updated views on revenue growth, margins, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see the recent price target adjustment to US$57 as a reflection of updated assumptions on revenue and margins rather than a shift in overall conviction.
SLVM: Share Repurchases And New Leadership Will Support Future Upside
The analyst price target for Sylvamo has shifted from $61 to about $63.33. Analysts attribute the change to updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E, even as at least one recent Street target moved from $59 to $57.SLVM: Updated Outlook Will Highlight Leadership Transition And Reassessed Earnings Multiple
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Sylvamo to $57 from $59. This reflects updated views on revenue trends, profit margins and forward P/E assumptions, while still indicating potential upside from the current fundamental profile.SLVM: New Leadership And Solid Execution Will Support Future Shareholder Returns
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target on Sylvamo to $57 from $59, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples in their models. Analyst Commentary Despite the slightly lower price target, bullish analysts continue to frame Sylvamo as a constructive story, pointing to valuation support and solid execution as key reasons for their positive stance.SLVM: Fair Value Outlook Weighs Leadership Transition And Moderating Earnings Multiple
Analysts have nudged their Sylvamo outlook slightly lower, with the consensus price target trimming to about US$57 from US$59. This reflects updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue trends and profit margins.SLVM: Fair Value View Balances Leadership Transition And Earnings Multiple Risks
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Sylvamo higher to US$53 from US$44, tying this move to updated views on the stock's risk profile, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. Street targets, such as the recent US$57 price target trim, still frame a constructive long term outlook.SLVM: Lower Risk And Stronger Margins Will Support Shareholder Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on Sylvamo from 68 dollars to 75 dollars, citing a lower perceived risk profile and stronger expected profitability, even as they temper revenue growth assumptions. What's in the News COO John Sims has been appointed to Sylvamo's board of directors effective January 1, 2026, coinciding with the start of his tenure as CEO.Sylvamo (NYSE:SLVM) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.45
Dec 31
SLVM: Ongoing Share Repurchases Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly refined their outlook on Sylvamo, keeping the fair value estimate steady at $61.00 while slightly lowering the discount rate to reflect a marginally improved risk profile and stable long term expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and future valuation multiples. What's in the News Completed a $300 million share repurchase program, retiring a total of 5.63 million shares, or 13.39% of shares outstanding, under the buyback first announced in May 2022 (Key Developments) Repurchased 939,161 shares, or 2.32% of shares outstanding, for $41.9 million during the July 1 to September 30, 2025 period, indicating ongoing capital return to shareholders (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate remains unchanged at $61.00 per share, indicating no revision to the intrinsic value assessment.SLVM: Share Repurchases And Steady Financials Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have maintained Sylvamo’s fair value target at $61.00 per share, reflecting stable expectations based on unchanged core financial assumptions and recent industry analysis. What's in the News Sylvamo repurchased 939,161 shares between July and September 2025, representing 2.32% of shares for $41.9 million.SLVM: Rising Profit Margins And Expanded Buybacks Will Drive Shares Higher
Analysts have raised their price target for Sylvamo from $53.67 to $61.00 per share, citing expectations of stronger profit margins and a lower future price-to-earnings ratio, even though forecasts indicate slower revenue growth. What's in the News Between July 1, 2025 and September 30, 2025, Sylvamo repurchased 939,161 shares for $41.9 million, completing the buyback of 5,626,736 shares totaling $300 million since May 2022 (Key Developments).Sylvamo Corporation Just Missed EPS By 9.3%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Nov 10Sylvamo (NYSE:SLVM) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
Oct 24Sylvamo (NYSE:SLVM) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.45
Sep 19Operational Efficiency And Fiber Demand Will Create Future Opportunities
Despite improved revenue growth forecasts and a substantially lower forward P/E, Sylvamo's consensus analyst price target has fallen from $68.33 to $61.67, indicating valuation concerns outweigh modestly better fundamentals. What's in the News Sylvamo Corporation added to Russell 2000 Growth-Defensive Index.Why Sylvamo Corporation (NYSE:SLVM) Could Be Worth Watching
Jul 25There's No Escaping Sylvamo Corporation's (NYSE:SLVM) Muted Earnings
Jun 14Sylvamo (NYSE:SLVM) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.45
May 20Sylvamo Corporation Just Missed EPS By 5.8%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
May 12Is Sylvamo (NYSE:SLVM) Using Too Much Debt?
May 07Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Sylvamo Corporation (NYSE:SLVM)?
Apr 22Returns On Capital Are A Standout For Sylvamo (NYSE:SLVM)
Mar 29Should You Be Adding Sylvamo (NYSE:SLVM) To Your Watchlist Today?
Mar 13Sylvamo: Setting Up For The Long Game
Feb 27A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Sylvamo Corporation (NYSE:SLVM)
Feb 26Sylvamo Corporation's (NYSE:SLVM) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Market
Jan 16What Does Sylvamo Corporation's (NYSE:SLVM) Share Price Indicate?
Dec 31These 4 Measures Indicate That Sylvamo (NYSE:SLVM) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Dec 16Why The 20% Return On Capital At Sylvamo (NYSE:SLVM) Should Have Your Attention
Nov 30Sylvamo: Asymmetrical Risk/Reward Setup For Long-Term Upside
Nov 26Potential Upside For Sylvamo Corporation (NYSE:SLVM) Not Without Risk
Oct 07Is There An Opportunity With Sylvamo Corporation's (NYSE:SLVM) 27% Undervaluation?
Sep 20Sylvamo: Buy Thesis Remains Intact With Valuation Upsides + High Returns On Capital
Sep 10
Strategic Investments And Operational Efficiency Propel Growth Amidst Economic Downturns
Initiatives and investments improve operational efficiency and competitiveness, leading to enhanced earnings and profitability.Is Sylvamo (NYSE:SLVM) Using Too Much Debt?
Sep 05Why Sylvamo Corporation (NYSE:SLVM) Could Be Worth Watching
Aug 20Stability and Growth of Payments
Fetching dividends data
Stable Dividend: Whilst dividend payments have been stable, SLVM has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years.
Growing Dividend: SLVM's dividend payments have increased, but the company has only paid a dividend for 4 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Sylvamo Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (SLVM) | 4.1% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Forestry) | 2.4% |
| Analyst forecast (SLVM) (up to 3 years) | 4.1% |
Notable Dividend: SLVM's dividend (4.12%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.4%).
High Dividend: SLVM's dividend (4.12%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.22%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (54.7%), SLVM's dividend payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its high cash payout ratio (162.6%), SLVM's dividend payments are not well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/03 21:11 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Sylvamo Corporation is covered by 4 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| George Staphos | BofA Global Research |
| Matthew McKellar | RBC Capital Markets |
| Daniel Harriman | Sidoti & Company, LLC |