Rayonier (RYN) Stock Overview
A land resources real estate investment trust (REIT) with a portfolio comprising over four million acres in the U.S. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 5/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$20.36 |
| 52 Week High | US$27.34 |
| 52 Week Low | US$19.49 |
| Beta | 0.92 |
| 1 Month Change | -4.55% |
| 3 Month Change | -5.39% |
| 1 Year Change | -12.66% |
| 3 Year Change | -30.30% |
| 5 Year Change | -46.69% |
| Change since IPO | 119.01% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 07
RYN: Synergies And Share Repurchases Will Support Future Timber Earnings Shift
Analysts have adjusted their Rayonier price target to $26. This reflects updated views on fair value, revenue growth, profit margin and a higher future P/E multiple, supported by recent research citing the company's solid balance sheet, potential synergies and flexible capital allocation, including the opportunity for share repurchases.
Narrative Update • Apr 23
RYN: Synergy Execution And Capital Returns Will Shape Future Upside Potential
Rayonier's updated analyst price target has shifted from $27.00 to $24.00, as analysts weigh higher assumed discount rates against expectations for stronger revenue growth, moderating profit margins, a lower future P/E, and recent Street research that highlights the company's balance sheet, potential synergies, and flexible capital allocation. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Rayonier reflects a mix of viewpoints, and the latest price target revision to $24.00 signals a more cautious stance from some on the Street.Narrative Update • Apr 06
RYN: Merger Synergies And Buybacks Will Support Timber Focused Earnings Shift
Analysts have nudged Rayonier's fair value estimate higher by about $0.47 to $32.99, tying the shift to updated views on post merger revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower assumed future P/E, along with comfort around the company's balance sheet, potential cost synergies, and flexible capital allocation that could include share repurchases. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Rayonier has centered on how the pending merger and capital allocation choices could influence the stock's risk and reward profile.
Narrative Update • Mar 23
RYN: Merger Synergies And Share Repurchases Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised Rayonier's price target to $26, up from the prior $25 level, citing confidence in the company's solid balance sheet, expected cost synergies from the pending merger, and a flexible capital allocation approach that could support meaningful share repurchases over time. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage around Rayonier and its pending merger points to a mixed but constructive setup, with analysts weighing balance sheet strength and potential cost savings against pockets of end market softness.Narrative Update • Mar 09
RYN: Post Merger Synergies And Capital Returns Will Drive Future Upside
Narrative Update on Rayonier The updated analyst price target for Rayonier moves slightly higher to $26 from a prior blend around $25 to $27. Analysts point to the company’s solid balance sheet, expected merger synergies, flexible capital allocation and the potential for share repurchases as key supports for this change.Narrative Update • Feb 22
RYN: Post Merger Synergies And Capital Returns Will Support Future Upside
The updated analyst price target for Rayonier edges down by about $0.67 per share, as analysts weigh a stronger profit margin outlook and more moderate revenue expectations against recent target tweaks related to the pending PotlatchDeltic merger, balance sheet strength, and capital allocation flexibility. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Rayonier reflects a mixed read, with some analysts focusing on balance sheet strength and merger synergies, while others highlight product mix shifts and softer end markets as key watch items for execution and valuation.Seeking Alpha • Feb 17
Rayonier - I Want A Better Price In 2026E
Summary Rayonier (RYN) is rated 'Hold' due to weak AFFO growth, cyclical risks, and an unattractive valuation premium post-merger. The PotlatchDeltic merger brings scale and synergy potential, but introduces higher leverage and integration risks without materially improving growth prospects. RYN's full exposure to North American timber markets, following the New Zealand JV divestment, heightens vulnerability to regional demand and quality headwinds. Despite a 4.2% yield and BBB rating, I see fair value at $17/share, reflecting negative AFFO growth and sector volatility. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Feb 08
RYN: Merger Will Shift Earnings Toward Timber Resilience Despite Pulpwood Headwinds
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Rayonier to $26 from $28, reflecting slightly softer margin and growth expectations, along with commentary about modestly challenged near term packaging volumes and ongoing pressure in U.S. South pulpwood markets. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Rayonier has centered on the pending merger with PotlatchDeltic and how that combined company might be positioned across timber, lumber and pulpwood markets.Narrative Update • Jan 24
RYN: Merger Will Rebalance Cash Flows Toward Packaging Fiber Resilience
Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for Rayonier to $26 from $28, citing slightly higher assumed discount rates, modestly weaker revenue and margin inputs, and ongoing pressure in U.S. South pulpwood and related packaging markets. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Rayonier and its pending merger partner points to a mixed backdrop, but there are some clear positives emerging in the story that matter if you are focused on long term value and execution.Narrative Update • Jan 08
RYN: Merger Will Shift Earnings Toward Resilient Packaging Fiber Demand
Narrative Update Analysts have trimmed their Rayonier fair value estimate from about US$37.67 to roughly US$32.52, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rates, profitability and future P/E multiples, along with more cautious views on lumber exposure and near term pulpwood and packaging demand. Analyst Commentary Street research around Rayonier right now is mixed, with some caution on near term pulpwood and packaging demand but also a clear focus on how the business mix could look after the PotlatchDeltic merger and how packaging trends might support earnings power over time.Narrative Update • Dec 25
RYN: Special Dividend And Buybacks Will Drive Attractive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target on Rayonier to approximately 27.83 dollars from about 28.17 dollars, citing marginally lower long term growth expectations, partly offset by modest improvements in projected profitability and valuation multiples. What's in the News Rayonier declared a one time special dividend of 1.40 dollars per share, payable on December 12, 2025 to shareholders of record on October 24, 2025, in connection with a merger agreement with PotlatchDeltic Corporation (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 11
RYN: Share Buybacks And Special Dividend Will Drive Stronger Upside Ahead
Analysts have nudged their price target on Rayonier slightly lower, trimming fair value by about $0.67 per share to roughly $28.17. They cited modestly softer profit margin expectations and a marginally higher discount rate, which only partially offset slightly improved revenue growth projections.Narrative Update • Nov 27
RYN: Share Repurchase And Special Dividend Will Drive Bullish Momentum Into 2025
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Rayonier from $29.33 to $28.83 per share. This adjustment reflects improved profit margin forecasts, while accounting for lower projected revenue and substantial changes in future valuation multiples.Narrative Update • Nov 12
RYN: Higher Log Prices Will Drive Upbeat Outlook Into 2025
Analysts have revised Rayonier’s price target upward from $26 to $27, citing higher log price estimates and an improved outlook for 2025. However, they emphasize that the current valuation appears fair.Seeking Alpha • Mar 03
Rayonier Vs. Barrick: Paper Covers Pet Rock
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Rayonier: Earnings Fall Short, But Divestments Impress
Summary I maintain my Buy rating for Rayonier; my focus is on the company's good progress relating to its asset divestment plan, rather than its Q3 2024 results miss. RYN's Q3 2024 top line and bottom line came in -7.7% and -7.0% below the consensus financial forecasts, respectively, due to the underperformance of the New Zealand Timber segment. But Rayonier has already achieved 73.7% of its $1 billion asset divestment target, which implies that it could potentially exceed its asset sales goal by the middle of next year. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Sep 02
Soaring Costs And Soft Markets Threaten Timber Giant's Margins And Profitability
Deferred harvest activities and softer market conditions in the Timber segments could negatively impact near-term revenue and adjusted EBITDA.Seeking Alpha • Aug 13
Rayonier: Look Past Q2 Results Miss
Summary RYN's Q2 2024 results fell short of the analysts' consensus estimates, but investors should look past this below-expectations second quarter performance. Rayonier still sees its 2024 EBITDA falling within its previous guidance, as the company has intentionally pushed back certain harvests in 1H, which points to a recovery for 2H. RYN is a Buy considering its re-rating potential, as privately held timber assets are commanding a much higher EV/EBITDA multiple as compared to what the stock is trading at now. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • May 22
Rayonier: Staying Bullish On Asset Monetization Plan And Financial Outlook
Summary Rayonier Inc. is making good progress with its plan to sell $1 billion worth of assets, as the company is considering a number of potential transactions. Rayonier's unchanged FY 2024 guidance implies a return to positive EBITDA growth this year. A favorable FY 2024 outlook and positive disclosures pertaining to asset divestment support the case of a Buy rating for Rayonier. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 08
Rayonier: Favorable Takeaways From Latest Investor Events
Summary RYN's land-based solutions and real estate development businesses are expected to be the key growth drivers for the company in the medium to long term. Rayonier's $1 billion asset disposal target will provide opportunities for the company to improve the quality of its timberland asset portfolio. RYN is still rated as a Buy, as I view the takeaways from the company's recent investor events in a favorable light. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 13
Rayonier: Positive On Recent Corporate Actions (Rating Upgrade)
Summary Rayonier has put in place in a new 18-month $1 billion asset divestment plan, which will free up more excess capital for deleveraging, dividends, and buybacks. The current CFO, Mark McHugh, will be appointed as the new CEO in April 2024, and I expect him to place a stronger emphasis on value-accretive capital allocation initiatives. I revise my rating for RYN from a Hold to a Buy following an assessment of its latest corporate actions. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| RYN | US Specialized REITs | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| 1Y | -12.7% | 4.6% | 28.7% |
Return vs Industry: RYN underperformed the US Specialized REITs industry which returned 4.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: RYN underperformed the US Market which returned 28.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| RYN volatility | |
|---|---|
| RYN Average Weekly Movement | 3.0% |
| Specialized REITs Industry Average Movement | 3.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.4% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: RYN has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: RYN's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 285 | Mark McHugh | www.rayonier.com |
Rayonier Inc. is a land resources real estate investment trust (REIT) with a portfolio comprising over four million acres in the U.S. South and U.S. Northwest.
Rayonier Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| RYN fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$6.16b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$61.53m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$678.35m |
99.5x
P/E Ratio9.0x
P/S RatioIs RYN overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| RYN income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$678.35m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$485.54m |
| Gross Profit | US$192.81m |
| Other Expenses | US$131.28m |
| Earnings | US$61.53m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.20 |
| Gross Margin | 28.42% |
| Net Profit Margin | 9.07% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 38.3% |
How did RYN perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
12.0%
Current Dividend Yield31%
Payout RatioDoes RYN pay a reliable dividends?
See RYN dividend history and benchmarks| Rayonier dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 16 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 30 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 21 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 35 days |
Does RYN pay a reliable dividends?
See RYN dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/25 17:17 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| 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.
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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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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Rayonier Inc. is covered by 14 analysts. 6 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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| Peter Ruschmeier | Barclays |
| Ketan Mamtora | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| John Babcock | BofA Global Research |