Barclays has initiated coverage on Louisiana-Pacific Corp (LPX) with an Overweight rating, marking its first assessment of the company's investment potential. This decision underscores Barclays' evaluation of Louisiana-Pacific's business dynamics, industry positioning, and growth prospects.
Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Louisiana-Pacific engages in providing building solutions and employs approximately 4,300 full-time staff. The firm manufactures engineered wood products tailored to the needs of builders, remodelers, and homeowners globally. Its operations are divided into three segments: Siding, Oriented Strand Board (OSB), and LP South America (LPSA). The Siding segment offers a diverse product portfolio, including LP SmartSide and LP Outdoor Building Solutions, while the OSB segment produces structural panel products under the LP Structural Solutions brand.
As of December 1, 2025, analyst consensus indicates a Buy rating, with a total of 2 Strong Buy, 7 Buy, 4 Hold, and 2 Sell ratings among 15 analysts. Louisiana-Pacific's current market capitalization stands at $5.4 billion, with a P/E ratio of 25.07 and an EPS of 3.07. The company also boasts a notable dividend yield of 144.4%.
Upcoming earnings are scheduled for August 4, 2026, with EPS estimated at $1.20 and revenue projected at $775.1 million.
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