Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX)

Over the past six months, LPX stock has trended downwards by 12.03%, and over the past year, it has decreased by 31.60%. In November 2025, LPX reported quarterly earnings of $0.36 per share, missing estimates by $0.01, with revenue at $663.00 million, an 8.2% year-over-year decrease. The company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share on November 21, 2025. Insider trading activity in late 2025 included a director purchasing 3,200 shares in November, while a Representative sold between $1,001 and $15,000 of LPX stock in October. New US Section 232 tariffs on imported softwood lumber, effective October 14, 2025, are also noted.

Demand for Louisiana-Pacific Corp.'s products and services is heavily influenced by the cyclical nature of the construction and housing markets. While the OSB market has experienced volatility, the company's Siding Solutions segment has shown strong demand and growth. LPX anticipates above-market volume growth in its SmartSide business. The residential construction sector is showing signs of a potential rebound, with anticipated falling mortgage rates in 2026 expected to unlock significant pent-up demand for new homes.

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) is an American building materials manufacturer headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, operating in the construction sector, specifically in the forest and wood products industry. LPX is a leading producer of engineered wood products, with a strong focus on sustainable building solutions. Its major product segments include Siding, Oriented Strand Board (OSB), and LP South America. Key products include siding solutions known for durability and energy efficiency, oriented strand board (OSB) used in construction, LP structural solutions with value-added OSB products, and engineered wood products (EWP).

Louisiana-Pacific Corp. operates approximately 22 to 24 plants across the United States, Canada, Chile, and Brazil. The company sells its building products to builders and homeowners through building materials distributors, dealers, and retail home centers. Its products are sold primarily in North America, South America, Asia, Australia, and Europe, with North America accounting for over 90% of its sales.

Louisiana-Pacific Corp. has reinforced its brand reputation through its commitment to sustainability and product innovation. In September 2024, the entire LP SmartSide Trim & Siding product portfolio was officially designated as carbon negative. Additionally, in September 2024, LP Building Solutions announced "Sand Dunes" as its 2026 Color of the Year. The company is recognized for its focus on innovation, quality, and customer service.

Louisiana-Pacific Corp. is primarily owned by institutional shareholders, who hold approximately 93.08% to 94.7% of the stock. Insider ownership stands at around 1.47% to 4.97%, and retail investors hold about 1.96%. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock, Inc., and Berkshire Hathaway Inc., among others.