About Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE:LPX)
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures building products primarily for use in new home construction, repair and remodeling, and outdoor structures, as well as light industrial and commercial construction applications. It operates through four segments: Siding; North America Oriented Strand Board (OSB); Engineered Wood Products; and South America. The Siding segment offers siding products and related accessories, such as wood-based siding, trim, soffit, and fascia products; and CanExel siding and accessory products, including pre-finished lap and trim products, as well as outdoor building products. The OSB segment manufactures and distributes structural panel products comprising OSBs, TechShield radiant barriers, TopNotch sub-floorings, Legacy super tough products, moisture-resistant sub-floorings, and FlameBlock fire-rated sheathing products. The Engineered Wood Products segment provides laminated veneer lumber, laminated strand lumber, and other related products; and I-joists, which are used principally in residential and commercial floorings, roofing systems, and other structural applications. The South America segment manufactures and distributes OSB and siding products in South America and various export markets. This segment also distributes and sells related products to augment the transition to wood frame construction. The company also offers timber and timberlands, as well as other products and services. Louisiana-Pacific Corporation sells its products, primarily to retail home centers, manufactured housing producers, distributors, and wholesalers in North America and South America, as well as in Asia, Australia, and Europe. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Lumber & wood products, except furniture
Sub-IndustryForest Products
SectorConstruction
SymbolNYSE:LPX
CUSIP54634710
Phone615-986-5600
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.22%
Current Ratio5.03%
Quick Ratio4.07%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio12.94
Forward P/E Ratio11.12
P/E Growth2.25
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.73 billion
Price / Sales1.60
Cash Flow$3.1682 per share
Price / Cash9.51
Book Value$11.07 per share
Price / Book2.72
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.33
Net Income$389.80 million
Net Margins14.26%
Return on Equity24.05%
Return on Assets15.16%
Miscellaneous
Employees5,000
Outstanding Shares144,950,000
Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE:LPX) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louisiana-Pacific's stock symbol?
Louisiana-Pacific trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "LPX."
How often does Louisiana-Pacific pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Louisiana-Pacific?
Louisiana-Pacific declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 13th. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 26th will be given a dividend of $0.13 per share on Tuesday, March 13th. This represents a $0.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.73%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 23rd. View Louisiana-Pacific's Dividend History.
How were Louisiana-Pacific's earnings last quarter?
Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE:LPX) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 13th. The construction company reported $0.73 EPS for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.58 by $0.15. The construction company had revenue of $710.60 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $654.26 million. Louisiana-Pacific had a net margin of 14.26% and a return on equity of 24.05%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 29.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.23 earnings per share. View Louisiana-Pacific's Earnings History.
When is Louisiana-Pacific's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for LPX?
10 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Louisiana-Pacific's shares. Their forecasts range from $25.00 to $39.00. On average, they anticipate Louisiana-Pacific's stock price to reach $32.6667 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Louisiana-Pacific.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Louisiana-Pacific stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Louisiana-Pacific stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Louisiana-Pacific Corporation manufactures building materials and engineered wood products in the United States, Canada, Chile and Brazil. The Company's products are used by homebuilders and light commercial builders. Louisiana-Pacific's products include oriented strand board sheathing, flooring, radiant barrier panels, siding and trim, I-joists, laminated veneer lumber, laminated strand lumber and interior decorative moulding. " (1/9/2018)
- 2. TD Securities analysts commented, "We were surprised by Friday’s 4% share-price decline." (5/9/2017)
Who are some of Louisiana-Pacific's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Louisiana-Pacific include PulteGroup (PHM), Jacobs Engineering Group (JEC), Lennox International (LII), Fluor (FLR), James Hardie Industries (JHX), Anhui Conch Cement (AHCHY), Watsco (WSO), Watsco (WSO.B), ServiceMaster (SERV), Weir Group (WEGRY), RPM International (RPM), Toll Brothers (TOL), SPIRAX-SARCO ENG (SPXSF), AECOM (ACM), USG (USG), Thor Industries (THO), Acuity Brands (AYI) and Floor & Decor (FND).
Who are Louisiana-Pacific's key executives?
Louisiana-Pacific's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. William Bradley Southern, CEO & Director (Age 58)
- Ms. Sallie B. Bailey, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 58)
- Mr. Michael J. Sims, Sr. VP of Sales & Marketing (Age 60)
- Ms. Rebecca Anne Barckley, Controller of Financial Reporting & Principal Accounting Officer (Age 55)
- Mr. David M. Crowe, VP of Corp. Engineering and Director of Technology
Has Louisiana-Pacific been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about LPX stock have been trending somewhat positive on Friday, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative press coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Louisiana-Pacific earned a coverage optimism score of 0.04 on Accern's scale. They also gave news stories about the construction company an impact score of 46.33 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
How do I buy shares of Louisiana-Pacific?
Shares of LPX can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Louisiana-Pacific's stock price today?
One share of LPX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $30.13.
How big of a company is Louisiana-Pacific?
Louisiana-Pacific has a market capitalization of $4.42 billion and generates $2.73 billion in revenue each year. The construction company earns $389.80 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.33 on an earnings per share basis. Louisiana-Pacific employs 5,000 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Louisiana-Pacific?
Louisiana-Pacific's mailing address is 414 UNION STREET, NASHVILLE TN, 37219. The construction company can be reached via phone at 615-986-5600.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Louisiana-Pacific (LPX)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Louisiana-Pacific and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe LPX will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe LPX will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE:LPX) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
10 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Louisiana-Pacific in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $32.6667, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 8.42%. The high price target for LPX is $39.00 and the low price target for LPX is $25.00. There are currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Hold."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Hold | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.20 | 2.18 | 2.13 | 1.88 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 1 Sell Rating(s)
6 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
7 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
5 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 2 Sell Rating(s)
5 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $32.6667 | $31.5714 | $29.20 | $28.75 |
| Price Target Upside: | 8.42% upside | 10.66% upside | 5.68% upside | 3.23% upside |
Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE:LPX) Consensus Price Target History
Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE:LPX) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/20/2016 forward)
Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE:LPX) Dividend Information
Louisiana-Pacific pays an annual dividend of $0.52 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.73%. LPX's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Tuesday, March 13. Louisiana-Pacific pays out 22.32% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 3/13/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $0.52 |
| Dividend Yield: | 1.73% |
| Payout Ratio: | 22.32% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
19.19% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
19.92% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE:LPX) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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| 2/13/2018 | quarterly | $0.13 | 1.81% | 2/23/2018 | 2/26/2018 | 3/13/2018 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE LPX) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 1.48%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 94.61%
Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE LPX) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 3/14/2018 | Gary Cook | Director | Sell | 5,000 | $28.58 | $142,900.00 | 50,026 |  |
| 2/15/2018 | Neil Sherman | EVP | Sell | 18,885 | $30.04 | $567,305.40 | 62,770 | |
| 9/14/2017 | Rebecca Anne Barckley | Insider | Sell | 5,128 | $27.00 | $138,456.00 | 7,305 | |
| 9/12/2017 | Michael Sims | SVP | Sell | 5,871 | $27.06 | $158,869.26 | 41,523 | |
| 3/17/2017 | Lizanne C Gottung | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $1.80 | $9,000.00 | 31,931 | |
| 2/17/2017 | William Bradley Southern | COO | Sell | 15,660 | $24.55 | $384,453.00 | 124,973 | |
| 2/16/2017 | Michael Sims | SVP | Sell | 6,685 | $24.45 | $163,448.25 | 40,127 | |
| 2/13/2017 | Daniel K Frierson | Director | Sell | 10,276 | $23.50 | $241,486.00 | 24,239 | |
| 2/10/2017 | Curtis M Stevens | CEO | Sell | 110,419 | $22.58 | $2,493,261.02 | 408,827 | |
| 2/10/2017 | Kurt M Landgraf | Director | Sell | 3,878 | $22.80 | $88,418.40 | 43,075 | |
| 12/9/2016 | William Bradley Southern | Insider | Sell | 10,622 | $20.59 | $218,706.98 | 99,032 | |
| 8/8/2016 | Neil Sherman | SVP | Sell | 13,397 | $20.00 | $267,940.00 | 45,025 | |
| 6/10/2016 | Colin D. Watson | Director | Sell | 4,717 | $17.88 | $84,339.96 | | |
| 5/11/2016 | Brian Eugene Luoma | SVP | Sell | 10,792 | $18.53 | $199,975.76 | 74,534 | |
| 5/11/2016 | Colin D Watson | Director | Sell | 14,845 | $18.58 | $275,820.10 | 19,562 | |
| 5/11/2016 | Curtis M Stevens | CEO | Sell | 116,100 | $18.49 | $2,146,689.00 | 359,418 | |
| 11/30/2015 | Colin D. Watson | Director | Sell | 36,873 | $18.32 | $675,513.36 | 11,869 | |
| 3/9/2015 | Daniel K Frierson | Director | Sell | 13,541 | $16.38 | $221,801.58 | | |
| 2/17/2015 | Richard S Olszewski | EVP | Sell | 42,884 | $17.06 | $731,601.04 | | |
| 12/10/2014 | Jeffrey N Wagner | EVP | Sell | 32,268 | $17.02 | $549,201.36 | | |
| 11/24/2014 | Richard S Olszewski | EVP | Sell | 10,755 | $14.89 | $160,141.95 | | |
| 5/22/2014 | Richard S Olszewski | EVP | Sell | 25,000 | $14.50 | $362,500.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE LPX) News Headlines
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| Date | Headline |
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 | Consolidated Research: 2018 Summary Expectations for Norwegian Cruise Line, Integrated Device Technology, Align ...
globenewswire.com - April 20 at 8:55 AM |
 | Consolidated Research: 2018 Summary Expectations for Norwegian Cruise Line, Integrated Device Technology, Align Technology, Louisiana-Pacific, Horizon Global, and Ocwen Financial — Fundamental Analysis, Key Performance Indications
finance.yahoo.com - April 20 at 8:55 AM |
 | Reviewing Koppers (KOP) & Louisiana-Pacific (LPX)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 20 at 3:13 AM |
| Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 19 at 5:50 PM |
| 4 Stocks to Snap Up on March Tick-Up in Housing Starts
finance.yahoo.com - April 18 at 5:19 PM |
| LP Schedules Webcast to Discuss First Quarter 2018 Results
finance.yahoo.com - April 16 at 8:43 AM |
| Head-To-Head Survey: Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) versus Trex (TREX)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 5:25 AM |
| Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by BMO Capital Markets
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 7:21 PM |
| BidaskClub Downgrades Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) to Hold
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 1:17 PM |
| Analyzing Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) & Trex (TREX)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 5:07 AM |
| Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) versus Trex (TREX) Head to Head Contrast
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 5:43 AM |
| Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Receives Consensus Rating of "Hold" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 12 at 7:43 PM |
| Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Expected to Post Quarterly Sales of $692.00 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 11 at 4:37 AM |
| Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) and Enviva Partners (EVA) Financial Comparison
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 9 at 5:23 AM |
| Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Expected to Post Earnings of $0.67 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 9 at 5:21 AM |
| Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) and Enviva Partners (EVA) Head to Head Contrast
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 8 at 5:21 AM |
| Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Upgraded at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 6 at 7:38 PM |
| Zacks.com highlights: Michael Kors Holdings, Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Tivity Health, NV5 Global and Louisiana-Pacific
finance.yahoo.com - April 6 at 5:15 PM |
| Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at Stephens
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 5 at 9:37 PM |
| Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Upgraded by ValuEngine to Strong-Buy
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 3 at 11:31 PM |
| Louisiana-Pacific's (LPX) Buy Rating Reaffirmed at Royal Bank of Canada
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 3 at 9:17 AM |
| Vertical Research Upgrades Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) to "Buy"
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 1 at 7:00 PM |
| Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) and Koppers (KOP) Critical Review
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 1 at 3:20 PM |
| Zacks Investment Research Downgrades Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) to Hold
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 31 at 4:56 PM |
| Analyzing Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) and Forterra (FRTA)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 30 at 7:14 PM |
| Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Given a $31.00 Price Target at Stephens
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 28 at 8:42 PM |
| Lennox International (LII) & Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Critical Review
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 22 at 5:24 PM |
| Floor & Decor (FND) in Focus: Stock Moves 5.3% Higher
finance.yahoo.com - March 21 at 9:39 AM |
| Louisiana-Pacific Co. (LPX) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 18 at 7:42 PM |
| Insider Selling: Louisiana-Pacific Co. (LPX) Director Sells 5,000 Shares of Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 16 at 10:28 PM |
 | Louisiana-Pacific Making The Best Of The Cycle - Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com - March 16 at 8:54 AM |
| Seaport Global Securities Initiates Coverage on Louisiana-Pacific (LPX)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 15 at 11:42 PM |
| Why Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Stock Might be a Great Pick
finance.yahoo.com - March 14 at 6:31 PM |
| Weyerhaeuser's Improved Execution Should Pay Dividends
seekingalpha.com - March 14 at 9:21 AM |
| 5 Top Stocks to Make the Most of March Madness
finance.yahoo.com - March 14 at 9:21 AM |
| Here's Why You Should Add EMCOR (EME) to Your Portfolio
finance.yahoo.com - March 12 at 12:13 PM |
 | Why You Should Buy Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Stock Right Now
www.zacks.com - March 8 at 8:56 AM |
| Martingale Asset Management L P Has $1.35 Million Holdings in Louisiana-Pacific Co. (LPX)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 6 at 11:56 AM |
| Louisiana-Pacific Co. (LPX) Shares Bought by Arizona State Retirement System
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 6 at 4:36 AM |
| LP Names Timothy Mann Jr. as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary
finance.yahoo.com - March 5 at 8:47 AM |
| Louisiana-Pacific Co. (LPX) Stake Lowered by Wells Fargo & Company MN
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 4 at 9:16 AM |
| Louisiana-Pacific Co. (LPX) Position Boosted by California Public Employees Retirement System
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 4 at 5:15 AM |
| Rhumbline Advisers Increases Stake in Louisiana-Pacific Co. (LPX)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 3 at 8:50 AM |
| Louisiana-Pacific Co. (LPX) Shares Bought by BlackRock Inc.
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 3 at 4:46 AM |
| 5 Low-Leverage Stocks to Buy as Fed Targets 4 Rate Hikes in 2018
finance.yahoo.com - March 2 at 5:42 PM |
| Louisiana-Pacific Co. (LPX) Position Lessened by Systematic Financial Management LP
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 1 at 6:12 PM |
| Teacher Retirement System of Texas Has $1.30 Million Stake in Louisiana-Pacific Co. (LPX)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 1 at 5:36 PM |
| 6 Top-Performing Construction Stocks for Your Portfolio
finance.yahoo.com - March 1 at 8:39 AM |
| Louisiana-Pacific Co. (LPX) Shares Bought by Bank of New York Mellon Corp
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 1 at 4:52 AM |
| Louisiana-Pacific's (LPX) CEO Bradley Southern on Q4 2017 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
seekingalpha.com - February 28 at 5:36 PM |
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