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Canfor Pulp Products Q1 2026 earnings summary

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Q1 2026 earnings summary7 May, 2026

Executive summary

  • Q1 2026 saw a reported net loss of $72.1 million ($0.62/share), a significant improvement from Q4 2025's net loss of $390.5 million ($3.35/share), mainly due to lower asset write-downs and impairments.

  • Adjusted operating loss was $92.5 million, down from $145.0 million in Q4 2025, reflecting improved lumber and pulp segment performance.

  • Modest adjusted EBITDA was driven by improved lumber pricing and lower manufacturing costs amid constrained supply and challenging global demand.

  • Completed acquisition of remaining shares in Canfor Pulp Products Inc., achieving 100% ownership.

  • Strategic focus remains on cost competitiveness, operational efficiency, and diversification across regions.

Financial highlights

  • Q1 2026 sales were $1,359.1 million, up from $1,282.3 million in Q4 2025 but down from $1,417.5 million in Q1 2025.

  • Adjusted shareholder net loss was $68.6 million ($0.59/share), compared to $142.3 million ($1.22/share) in Q4 2025.

  • Lumber business generated adjusted EBITDA of CAD 29 million, up CAD 37 million from the previous quarter, excluding a CAD 20 million inventory writedown recovery.

  • Pulp business reported an adjusted EBITDA loss of CAD 8 million, an improvement of CAD 8 million over the prior quarter.

  • Consolidated ROIC for Q1 2026 was -1.7%, improved from -8.3% in Q4 2025.

Outlook and guidance

  • Global lumber markets expected to remain volatile due to trade disruptions, geopolitical risks (notably Iran conflict), and supply chain constraints.

  • North American lumber markets forecast to soften in Q2 2026 as supply increases; demand remains constrained.

  • Pulp markets anticipated to stay weak with elevated inventories and subdued pricing; maintenance outages to reduce Q2 2026 production.

  • Capital expenditures projected to decline to around CAD 150+ million in 2027, about 20%-25% lower than 2026.

  • Markets expected to remain challenging near-term, but strong free cash flow anticipated as recovery occurs.

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