Sylvamo Corporation (NYSE: SLVM) will release its quarterly earnings report for the third quarter of 2025 on Friday, November 7, before the market opens. Analysts anticipate the company will report earnings of $1.57 per share and revenue of approximately $840.319 million for the quarter. Those interested in the details of the earnings call can visit the company’s earnings report page for information on the conference call scheduled for 10:00 AM ET on the same day.
In its previous earnings announcement on August 8, Sylvamo reported earnings of $0.37 per share, falling short of analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.47 by $0.10. The company’s revenue for that quarter was $794 million, which also did not meet the expected $826.60 million. Over the past year, Sylvamo’s performance has seen a decline in revenue, dropping by 14.9% year-over-year. Last year during the same quarter, the firm posted earnings of $1.98 per share.
Market Performance and Analyst Ratings
On Thursday, shares of Sylvamo traded at $40.67, reflecting a 1.9% increase. The company maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.80, with a current ratio of 1.54 and a quick ratio of 0.91. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average stands at $43.27, while the 200-day moving average is $48.73. Sylvamo has a market capitalization of $1.64 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.78. The stock has ranged from a one-year low of $37.51 to a high of $98.02.
Institutional investors have been active in the company, with a significant 91.16% of shares owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Intech Investment Management LLC increased its position by 25.9% in the first quarter, now holding 18,140 shares valued at approximately $1.217 million. Other notable investors include Empowered Funds LLC, which lifted its stake by 16.9%, and Brevan Howard Capital Management LP, which boosted its holdings by 112.3% in the second quarter.
Future Projections and Analyst Sentiments
Looking ahead, analysts project that Sylvamo will achieve an earnings per share (EPS) of $7 for both the current fiscal year and the next. Several analysts have shared their perspectives on the stock. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating, while Zacks Research downgraded the shares to a “strong sell” rating. Bank of America reduced its price objective from $67.00 to $64.00, indicating an “underperform” rating. Meanwhile, Royal Bank of Canada set a target price of $49.00, advising a “sector perform” rating.
The consensus among analysts currently indicates an average rating of “Reduce” with a target price of $56.50, based on reports from MarketBeat.com.
Sylvamo Corporation specializes in producing and marketing uncoated freesheet for cut-size, offset paper, and pulp across markets in Latin America, Europe, and North America. The company operates through regional segments, offering a variety of paper products under well-known brand names. As the upcoming earnings announcement approaches, stakeholders and investors will be keen to assess the company’s performance amid a challenging market environment.
