Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc (RYAM)

Over the past six months, Rayonier Advanced Materials' stock price has fluctuated, with a share price of $5.84 on December 26, 2025, a 27.72% decline from $8.08 on December 30, 2024. However, the stock has shown recent positive movement, rising by 22.71% compared to the previous week and 21.92% over the last month, as of January 14, 2026. Key events include the Q3 2025 earnings report where RYAM reported an EPS of -$0.07, meeting analyst estimates, but quarterly revenue of $352.84 million fell short of estimates, leading to a 17.61% stock decline. There was also an executive transition and the appointment of Scott M. Sutton as the new CEO and President, effective January 5, 2026. S&P Global Ratings upgraded RYAM's issuer credit rating to 'B' from 'B-', citing improved earnings and strengthening credit metrics.

The provided information does not explicitly detail the demand seasonality for Rayonier Advanced Materials' specific products and services. However, the company's products are used in diverse industries, which may have varying demand patterns. The company's strategic shift towards biomaterials and biofuels could introduce new demand drivers that may or may not be seasonal.

Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc. (RYAM) is a global leader in cellulose-based technologies, specializing in high-purity cellulose specialties and other cellulose-based products. RYAM transforms wood pulp into specialized natural polymers, serving as critical supplies for global manufacturing industries, including filters, food additives, pharmaceuticals, and textiles. The company also produces solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboard and high-yield pulp. RYAM is restructuring its High Purity Cellulose segment into Cellulose Specialties, Biomaterials, and Cellulose Commodities, pivoting towards sustainable biomaterials like wood-based biochemicals and second-generation bioethanol.

RYAM's manufacturing operations are primarily located in the U.S. (Florida and Georgia), Canada, and France, serving a global customer base. In 2024, sales to China reached $352 million, with $251 million from U.S.-produced goods. The company is strategically shifting sales towards tariff-free markets like India, Africa, and the Middle East.

RYAM rebranded, emphasizing its identity as a global leader in cellulose-based technologies, with the tagline "Pure Nature, Pure Science." The company is committed to sustainability, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint by 40% by the end of the decade and providing environmentally-friendly alternatives to fossil-fuel-based products. RYAM and USW petitioned the U.S. government for relief from unfairly traded imports of high-purity dissolving pulp from Brazil and Norway, indicating challenges in the market.

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. is primarily owned by institutional shareholders, who hold approximately 66.26% of the stock. Major institutional owners include Condire Management LP, BlackRock, Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, and Vanguard Group Inc. Insider ownership, representing company executives and directors, stood at approximately 4.49% as of July 23, 2025. Paul G. Boynton is the largest individual shareholder, owning 1.06 million shares, representing 1.58% of the company.