NYSE:LPX Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Stock Price, News & Analysis → My next big prediction isn’t a prediction (From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free LPX Stock Alerts $77.51 -0.93 (-1.19%) (As of 03/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$77.27▼$79.3950-Day Range$65.24▼$78.4452-Week Range$49.47▼$79.73Volume832,210 shsAverage Volume888,223 shsMarket Capitalization$5.60 billionP/E Ratio31.64Dividend Yield1.34%Price Target$73.71 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Louisiana-Pacific alerts: Email Address Louisiana-Pacific MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.9% Downside$73.71 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.53% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.62Based on 14 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$193,950 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth17.14%From $3.85 to $4.51 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.66 out of 5 starsConstruction Sector37th out of 102 stocksLumber & Wood Products, Except Furniture Industry2nd out of 4 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLouisiana-Pacific has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $73.71, Louisiana-Pacific has a forecasted downside of 4.9% from its current price of $77.51.Amount of Analyst CoverageLouisiana-Pacific has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.53% of the float of Louisiana-Pacific has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLouisiana-Pacific has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Louisiana-Pacific has recently increased by 85.19%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldLouisiana-Pacific pays a meaningful dividend of 1.36%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthLouisiana-Pacific has been increasing its dividend for 6 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Louisiana-Pacific is 42.45%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Louisiana-Pacific will have a dividend payout ratio of 23.06% next year. This indicates that Louisiana-Pacific will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for LPX. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLouisiana-Pacific has a news sentiment score of 0.62. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Construction companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 14 news articles for Louisiana-Pacific this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 5 people have searched for LPX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -17% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows4 people have added Louisiana-Pacific to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Louisiana-Pacific insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $193,950.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.26% of the stock of Louisiana-Pacific is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions91.94% of the stock of Louisiana-Pacific is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Louisiana-Pacific are expected to grow by 17.14% in the coming year, from $3.85 to $4.51 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Louisiana-Pacific is 31.64, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 152.03.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Louisiana-Pacific is 31.64, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Construction sector average P/E ratio of about 18.70.Price to Book Value per Share RatioLouisiana-Pacific has a P/B Ratio of 3.59. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Paradigm Press8,788% Return Predicted For THIS Crypto (already up 40% in 6 months)THIS cryptocurrency has gained 40% in 6 months. A crypto millionaire who has researched the space for a decade says it will go up 8,788% in 5 years. The name of this cryptocurrency is revealed right here: Click to get the name of the cryptocurrency About Louisiana-Pacific Stock (NYSE:LPX)Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides building solutions primarily for use in new home construction, repair and remodeling, and outdoor structure markets. It operates through Siding, Oriented Strand Board, LP South America, and Other segments. The Siding segment offers LP SmartSide trim and siding products, LP SmartSide ExpertFinish trim and siding products, LP BuilderSeries lap siding products, and LP Outdoor Building Solutions; and engineered wood siding, trim, soffit, and fascia products. Its Oriented Strand Board segment manufactures and distributes oriented strand board structural panel products comprising LP TechShield radiant barriers, LP WeatherLogic air and water barriers, LP Legacy premium sub-flooring products, LP NovaCore, LP FlameBlock fire-rated sheathing products, and LP TopNotch sub-flooring products. The LP South America segment manufactures and distributes oriented strand board structural panel and siding products. This segment distributes and sells related products for the region's transition to wood frame construction. It offers timber and timberlands and other products and services. sells its products primarily to retailers, wholesalers, and homebuilding and industrial businesses in North America and South America, Asia, Australia, and Europe. The company was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.Read More LPX Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LPX Stock News HeadlinesMarch 16, 2024 | nasdaq.comGuru Fundamental Report for LPXMarch 16, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comLPX Aug 2024 80.000 callMarch 18, 2024 | Monument Traders Alliance (Ad)Make This $3 Trade the Instant the Opening Bell RingsSince the birth of Wall Street, one simple rule has remained the same.... Buy stocks that are cheap....When they’re on sale…. And when nobody else is looking…March 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLPX Apr 2024 62.500 callMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLPX Apr 2024 80.000 putMarch 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLouisiana-Pacific Co. (NYSE:LPX) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsMarch 14, 2024 | nasdaq.comLPX June 2025 Options Begin TradingMarch 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLP Building Solutions Awarded Five Prestigious Honors for Structural Solutions Products, Recognized for Product Excellence and SustainabilityMarch 18, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Like Tiny Crypto Retirement FundsThe crypto bull market is about to blast off. Bitcoin and Ethereum are surging. But so are tiny altcoins that could be so profitable… They're like tiny crypto retirement funds. March 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAt US$75.08, Is It Time To Put Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (NYSE:LPX) On Your Watch List?February 23, 2024 | seekingalpha.comLouisiana-Pacific: Uncertain Housing Market Creating HeadwindFebruary 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLP Building Solutions Launches Innovative LP® SmartSide® Nickel Gap SidingFebruary 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com4 Wood Stocks Worth Watching in a Resilient IndustryFebruary 16, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comSell Rating on Louisiana-Pacific Despite Strong Q4 Earnings: Market Headwinds and Capital Expenditure ConcernsFebruary 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLouisiana-Pacific Full Year 2023 Earnings: Beats ExpectationsFebruary 15, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comStrong Financials and Conservative Guidance Bolster Buy Rating for Louisiana-Pacific with $80 Target PriceFebruary 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLouisiana-Pacific Corporation (NYSE:LPX) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLouisiana-Pacific (LPX) Q4 Earnings Beat, Adjusted EBITDA UpFebruary 15, 2024 | msn.comLouisiana-Pacific Corp’s New Costs Risk – A Cause for Worry?February 14, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLouisiana-Pacific (LPX) Receives a Hold from Goldman SachsFebruary 14, 2024 | msn.comBuilding Materials Manufacturer Louisiana-Pacific's Q4 Topline Hit By Lower Volumes: DetailsFebruary 14, 2024 | washingtonpost.comLouisiana-Pacific: Q4 Earnings SnapshotFebruary 14, 2024 | benzinga.comCrude Oil Moves Lower; Louisiana-Pacific Posts Upbeat EarningsFebruary 14, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.comIs Louisiana-Pacific Getting Ready for an Upside Breakout?February 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLouisiana-Pacific (LPX) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Beat EstimatesFebruary 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLouisiana-Pacific (LPX) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to SayFebruary 14, 2024 | benzinga.comLouisiana-Pacific's Earnings: A PreviewSee More Headlines Receive LPX Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Louisiana-Pacific and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/14/2024Ex-Dividend for 3/8 Dividend2/22/2024Dividend Payable3/08/2024Today3/18/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/01/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorConstruction Industry Lumber & wood products, except furniture Sub-IndustryForest Products Current SymbolNYSE:LPX CUSIP54634710 CIK60519 Webwww.lpcorp.com Phone(615) 986-5600Fax877-523-7192Employees4,100Year Founded1973Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$73.71 High Stock Price Target$82.00 Low Stock Price Target$60.00 Potential Upside/Downside-4.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.45 Trailing P/E Ratio31.64 Forward P/E Ratio20.13 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$178 million Net Margins6.90% Pretax Margin9.61% Return on Equity15.65% Return on Assets9.90% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.22 Current Ratio3.00 Quick Ratio1.54 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.58 billion Price / Sales2.17 Cash Flow$4.96 per share Price / Cash Flow15.64 Book Value$21.59 per share Price / Book3.59Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares72,250,000Free Float71,342,000Market Cap$5.60 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.83 Social Links Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink, or The Boring Company? Click the link below to learn when Elon Musk will let these companies finally IPO.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. William Bradley Southern (Age 64)Chairman & CEO Comp: $4MMr. Alan J. M. Haughie (Age 60)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.68MMs. Nicole C. Daniel (Age 55)Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $1.08MMr. Michael W. Blosser (Age 62)Senior Vice President of Manufacturing Services Comp: $937.53kMr. Jason P. Ringblom (Age 41)Executive VP & GM of Siding Comp: $1.27MMr. Derek Nelson Doyle (Age 47)VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. David M. CroweVP of Corporate Engineering & Director of TechnologyMr. Aaron HowaldDirector of Investor RelationsMr. Jimmy E. Mason (Age 45)Executive VP & GM of OSB Mr. Neil Sherman (Age 61)President of Off-Site Framing Operation - Entekra Holdings, LLC Comp: $1.22MMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsKB HomeNYSE:KBHTHOR IndustriesNYSE:THOArmstrong World IndustriesNYSE:AWIMeritage HomesNYSE:MTHRayonierNYSE:RYNView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsLizanne C GottungSold 2,500 sharesTotal: $193,950.00 ($77.58/share)Vanguard Group Inc.Sold 23,828 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 8.842%American International Group Inc.Sold 3,730 shares on 2/28/2024Ownership: 0.120%Public Employees Retirement System of OhioBought 9,116 shares on 2/16/2024Ownership: 0.059%DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am MainSold 1,300 shares on 2/16/2024Ownership: 0.014%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions LPX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Louisiana-Pacific stock right now? 6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Louisiana-Pacific in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LPX shares. View LPX analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Louisiana-Pacific's stock price target for 2024? 6 analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Louisiana-Pacific's stock. Their LPX share price targets range from $60.00 to $82.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $73.71 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 4.9%. View analysts price targets for LPX or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have LPX shares performed in 2024? Louisiana-Pacific's stock was trading at $70.83 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LPX stock has increased by 9.4% and is now trading at $77.51. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Louisiana-Pacific? Louisiana-Pacific saw a increase in short interest in February. As of February 29th, there was short interest totaling 2,500,000 shares, an increase of 85.2% from the February 14th total of 1,350,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 751,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.3 days. Currently, 3.5% of the shares of the company are sold short. View Louisiana-Pacific's Short Interest. When is Louisiana-Pacific's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 1st 2024. View our LPX earnings forecast. How were Louisiana-Pacific's earnings last quarter? Louisiana-Pacific Co. (NYSE:LPX) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February, 14th. The building manufacturing company reported $0.71 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.54 by $0.17. The building manufacturing company had revenue of $658 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $618.60 million. Louisiana-Pacific had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.65% and a net margin of 6.90%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 6.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.61 earnings per share. How often does Louisiana-Pacific pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Louisiana-Pacific? Louisiana-Pacific declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 9th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.26 per share on Friday, March 8th. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.34%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 22nd. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.24. Read our dividend analysis for LPX. Is Louisiana-Pacific a good dividend stock? Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE:LPX) pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.36%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 6 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 42.45%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, LPX will have a dividend payout ratio of 23.06% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for LPX. What ETFs hold Louisiana-Pacific's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE:LPX) stock in their portfolio include Invesco Building & Construction ETF (PKB), First Trust NASDAQ Rising Dividend Achievers (RDVY), FT Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF (RDVI), iShares Focused Value Factor ETF (FOVL), Invesco MSCI Global Timber ETF (CUT), Invesco Dorsey Wright Basic Materials Momentum ETF (PYZ), Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth ETF (RFG) and Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF (SYLD). What is Brad Southern's approval rating as Louisiana-Pacific's CEO? 24 employees have rated Louisiana-Pacific Chief Executive Officer Brad Southern on Glassdoor.com. Brad Southern has an approval rating of 65% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Louisiana-Pacific own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Louisiana-Pacific investors own include Intel (INTC), Pfizer (PFE), AT&T (T), Energy Transfer (ET), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Ford Motor (F), General Electric (GE), Boeing (BA), D.R. Horton (DHI) and Walt Disney (DIS). Who are Louisiana-Pacific's major shareholders? Louisiana-Pacific's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (8.86%), Vanguard Group Inc. (8.84%), First Trust Advisors LP (4.41%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.02%), Eminence Capital LP (2.85%) and Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (2.17%). Insiders that own company stock include Alan Haughie, Derek Nelson Doyle, Lizanne C Gottung, Michael W Blosser, Stephen E Macadam and William Bradley Southern. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Louisiana-Pacific? Shares of LPX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. 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