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Weyerhaeuser Co. stock reached a 52-week low, hitting a price of 24.1 USD, though the company maintains its impressive 55-year streak of consecutive dividend payments, currently yielding 3.42%. This decline marks a significant downturn for the company, which has experienced a 27.38% decrease in its stock value over the past year. The $17.42 billion timberland and forest products company has faced challenges in the market, contributing to this notable drop in share price. According to InvestingPro data, management has shown confidence through aggressive share buybacks, and analysts maintain price targets ranging from $29 to $38. Investors are closely monitoring Weyerhaeuser’s performance as it navigates these difficulties and seeks to stabilize its position in the industry. InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently fairly valued, with 8 additional exclusive ProTips available to subscribers.
In other recent news, Weyerhaeuser Company reported its second-quarter earnings for 2025, revealing a slight miss on earnings per share (EPS), which came in at $0.12 compared to the forecasted $0.13. Despite this, the company experienced a positive market reaction, largely driven by stronger-than-expected revenue of $1.9 billion, surpassing forecasts by $10 million. In addition, Weyerhaeuser completed the sale of its lumber mill in Princeton, British Columbia, to the Gorman Group, receiving approximately $60 million, with more proceeds expected as timber licenses transfer subject to regulatory review. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share, to be paid on September 12, 2025, as part of its cash return framework. This framework aims to return 75 to 80 percent of annual Adjusted Funds Available for Distribution to shareholders. Furthermore, DA Davidson reiterated its Buy rating and $35.00 price target on Weyerhaeuser, following the company’s slightly better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.
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