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 Ratio13.08
Forward P/E Ratio11.10
P/E Growth2.29
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.73 billion
Price / Sales1.59
Cash Flow$3.1042 per share
Price / Cash9.69
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. Shareholders 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 yield of 1.73%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 23rd. View Louisiana-Pacific's Dividend History.
How were Louisiana-Pacific's earnings last quarter?
Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE:LPX) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 13th. The construction company reported $0.73 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the 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 return on equity of 24.05% and a net margin of 14.26%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 29.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.23 EPS. View Louisiana-Pacific's Earnings History.
When is Louisiana-Pacific's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for LPX?
10 analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Louisiana-Pacific's stock. Their predictions 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), ServiceMaster (SERV), Watsco (WSO.B), RPM International (RPM), Toll Brothers (TOL), Weir Group (WEGRY), SPIRAX-SARCO ENG (SPXSF), AECOM (ACM), USG (USG), Acuity Brands (AYI), Thor Industries (THO) 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 trended somewhat positive on Thursday, Accern reports. The research group identifies negative and positive media coverage by reviewing more than 20 million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Louisiana-Pacific earned a media sentiment score of 0.11 on Accern's scale. They also gave news stories about the construction company an impact score of 45.05 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near term.
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 $30.08.
How big of a company is Louisiana-Pacific?
Louisiana-Pacific has a market capitalization of $4.50 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 8.60%. 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: | 8.60% 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 4/19/2016 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 |
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| 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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Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE:LPX) Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement
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