LPX revenue has rolled over roughly 30% from its $814.0M peak in 2024Q2 to $574.0M in 2026Q1, and gross margin has compressed from 32.3% to 16.6%, suggesting that commodity OSB pricing rather than specialty mix is driving profitability.
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Revenue and margins have contracted sharply from the 2024Q2 peak, with gross margin falling from 32.3% to 16.6% and net margin shifting from 19.7% to 3.3% as commodity panel pricing dominated results.
The company held roughly $900 million of liquidity, providing financial stability and flexibility in volatile market conditions.
Despite a challenging housing and OSB backdrop, Louisiana-Pacific maintained its full-year EBITDA guidance, signaling confidence in its operational performance.
LP specializes in high-performance engineered wood products, catering to new home construction and remodeling markets with innovative solutions.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 3, 2026 | $0.39+82.8% vs $0.21 | $691M+2.9% vs $671M |
Q3 2026 Aug 5, 2026 | $0.40-28.1% vs $0.56 | $664M-0.5% vs $667M |
Q2 2026 May 6, 2026 | $0.38+322.2% vs $0.09 | $574M+0.7% vs $570M |
Q1 2026 Feb 17, 2026 | $0.03+150.0% vs -$0.06 | $567M-3.6% vs $588M |
Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) reached $72.03 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -2.35% change compared to its last close.
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Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (NYSE: LPX - Get Free Report) has earned a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from the fourteen brokerages that are covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have assigned a hold rating and eleven have issued a buy rating on the company. The
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75.36 | $5.27B | 77.58 | -7.92% | 2.72% | 3.92% | 1.48% | |
| $67.86 | $5.16B | -5.13 | -10.06% | -21.22% | -18.38% | 1.88% | |
| $79.92 | $4.51B | 19.05 | -4.99% | 3.61% | 7.53% | 1.75% | |
| $60.62 | $471.77M | -112.72 | 0.05% | -0.14% | -0.68% | — | |
| $20.98 | $15.13B | 33.41 | -3.07% | 6.47% | 4.81% | 4% | |
| $21.55 | $3.33B | 22.42 | -61.64% | 11.49% | 3.44% | 8.54% |
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Nov 5, 2026·SEC
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Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) reported $2.50B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $2.71B in fiscal year 2025. That is 9% more than the $2.49B of fiscal year 1996.
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) revenue fell by 11.6% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) earned $68.0M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 2.7% net margin).
Yes. Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) pays a dividend that yields 1.48% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) had a return on equity (ROE) of 3.9% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) generated $30.0M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
