Overview
* PotlatchDeltic ( PCH ) Q2 revenue of $275 mln beats analyst expectations
* Adjusted EPS of $0.09 misses analyst estimates, per LSEG data
* Co repurchased 1.4 mln shares for $55.9 mln, reflecting capital allocation strategy
Outlook
* Company confident in long-term fundamentals supporting product demand
* PotlatchDeltic ( PCH ) sees soft demand impacting Wood Products segment
* Company emphasizes strong balance sheet and disciplined capital strategy
Result Drivers
* TIMBERLANDS - Lower stumpage sales and increased forest management costs impacted results
* WOOD PRODUCTS - Segment affected by soft lumber market demand and increased log costs
* REAL ESTATE - Stable performance with land and residential lot sales contributing to revenue
Key Details
Metric Beat/Mis Actual Consensu
s s
Estimate
Q2 Beat $275 mln $260.50
Revenue mln (7
Analysts
)
Q2 Miss $0.09 $0.12 (7
Adjusted Analysts
EPS )
Q2 EPS $0.09
Q2 Miss $7.40 $8.50
Adjusted mln mln (7
Net Analysts
Income )
Q2 Net $7.40
Income mln
Analyst Coverage
* The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 8 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
* The average consensus recommendation for the specialized reits peer group is "buy"
* Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Potlatchdeltic Corp ( PCH ) is $50.50, about 17% above its July 25 closing price of $41.94
* The stock recently traded at 41 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 49 three months ago
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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)