Sylvamo Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
Sylvamo's CEO is John Sims, appointed in Jan 2026, has a tenure of less than a year. total yearly compensation is $2.89M, comprised of 21.6% salary and 78.4% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.18% of the company’s shares, worth $3.70M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4.3 years and 4.3 years respectively.
Key information
John Sims
Chief executive officer
US$2.9m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 21.62% |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | 0.2% |
| Management average tenure | 4.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 4.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Sylvamo (NYSE:SLVM) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.45
Dec 31
The Bottom Fishing Club - Sylvamo: Ultralow Valuation On Boring Paper Business
Nov 11Sylvamo 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 19Why 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 20Sylvamo's (NYSE:SLVM) Returns Have Hit A Wall
Jul 21Sylvamo (NYSE:SLVM) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.45
Jul 04Sylvamo (NYSE:SLVM) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Jun 19Sylvamo Corporation: Look For Cannibals
Jun 19Sylvamo: Growth, Returns, FCF Not Yet Priced In
Jun 04Sylvamo (NYSE:SLVM) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.45
May 26CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$132m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$180m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$218m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$286m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$3m | US$625k | US$302m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$270m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$233m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$199m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$3m | US$620k | US$253m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$292m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$343m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$378m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$3m | US$592k | US$336m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$277m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$227m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$244m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$2m | US$144k | US$227m |
Compensation vs Market: John's total compensation ($USD2.89M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD5.23M).
Compensation vs Earnings: John's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
John Sims (62 yo)
Mr. John Van Sims CEO, President & Director at Sylvamo Corporation since January 01, 2026. He was Chief Financial Officer at Sylvamo Corporation since October 2021 until May 01, 2025 and served as Chief Op...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | less than a year | US$2.89m | 0.18% $ 3.7m | |
| Senior VP | 4.3yrs | US$2.12m | 0.060% $ 1.2m | |
| Senior VP & GM of North America | 4.3yrs | US$1.78m | 0.058% $ 1.2m | |
| Senior Vice President of Operational Excellence | 4.3yrs | US$1.49m | 0.078% $ 1.6m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer | no data | no data | 0.016% $ 315.9k | |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs | 4.3yrs | US$1.18m | no data | |
| Senior VP & GM of Latin America | 2.7yrs | no data | 0.052% $ 1.1m |
Experienced Management: SLVM's management team is considered experienced (4.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | less than a year | US$2.89m | 0.18% $ 3.7m | |
| Independent Director | 4.3yrs | US$225.03k | no data | |
| Independent Chairman | 4.3yrs | US$265.03k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 4.3yrs | US$225.03k | 0.026% $ 522.6k | |
| Independent Director | 4.3yrs | US$245.03k | 0.023% $ 471.2k | |
| Independent Director | 4.3yrs | US$225.03k | 0.026% $ 522.6k | |
| Independent Director | 4.4yrs | US$250.03k | 0.014% $ 282.7k |
Experienced Board: SLVM's board of directors are considered experienced (4.3 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/02/17 10:24 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/02/13 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| 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 3 analysts. 3 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 |