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Investing.com - DA Davidson maintained its Buy rating on Louisiana-Pacific Corp (NYSE:LPX), a $6.27 billion market cap building materials company, with a price target of $117.00, according to a research note released Friday.
The firm cited recent news articles and a customer letter indicating that Nichiha, a small fiber cement siding and trim manufacturer in the U.S. market, is closing its primary manufacturing plant that produces residential lap, panel, trim, and shake products.
DA Davidson noted this closure creates a "small, but still notable void in the market," presenting an opportunity for Louisiana-Pacific as well as other fiber cement manufacturers.
The research firm believes LPX shares are currently trading at attractive levels given the strong margin profile of the company’s business.
DA Davidson highlighted the "durable above-market growth profile" of Louisiana-Pacific’s SmartSide business as another factor supporting its continued Buy recommendation.
In other recent news, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, showing a mixed performance. The company posted an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.99, which fell short of the $1.08 forecasted by analysts, representing an EPS surprise of -8.33%. However, revenue increased to $755 million, surpassing expectations of $739.96 million, with a positive surprise of 2.03%. In addition to these financial results, LP Building Solutions announced the appointment of Lynn Cobb as Vice President of Marketing. Cobb will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the company’s commercial strategy. Furthermore, DA Davidson reiterated its Buy rating on Louisiana-Pacific stock, maintaining a price target of $117.00. This decision followed recent meetings at the firm’s DI&S Conference, where updated information on the company’s performance and market position was gathered.
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