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Weyerhaeuser Co.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 30 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 1 lowered, 1 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net earnings rose on land sale gains: Net earnings were $162 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, against $87 million, or $0.12, a year earlier. The result includes a $71 million after-tax gain on Oregon timberlands. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $310 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $310 million, compared with $336 million in the same period last year and $308 million in the first quarter of 2026. Source
  • Timberlands West harvest and sales higher: Timberlands Adjusted EBITDA was $123 million. In the West, fee harvest volumes rose slightly on seasonal conditions, and domestic log sales volumes were higher. Source
  • Wood Products Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled: Wood Products Adjusted EBITDA was $129 million, up from $71 million in the first quarter, with lumber and oriented strand board realizations higher. Source
  • Log and haul costs rose on fuel: Per unit log and haul costs rose in the West on elevated fuel and freight costs and the seasonal shift to higher-elevation operations. In the South, costs rose moderately, mainly on fuel. Source
  • Second solar site began operations: The company commenced operations at its second solar site, and three further sites are under construction. Source

“Our businesses delivered solid operating performance in the second quarter”

Devin W. Stockfish, president and chief executive officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Strategic Land Solutions earnings and Adjusted EBITDA Sourcethird quarter 2026earnings before special items about $30 million lower; Adjusted EBITDA about $45 million lower; both versus second quarter 2026New
Strategic Land Solutions full-year Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull year 2026approximately $450 millionRaised from approximately $425 million
Strategic Land Solutions basis as a percentage of segment sales Sourcefull year 202615 to 20 percentLowered from 20 to 30 percent

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 Strategic Land Solutions Adjusted EBITDA raised to about $450 million from about $425 million. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Strategic Land Solutions basis as a percentage of sales changed to 15 to 20 percent from 20 to 30 percent. Source
  • New guidance: Third-quarter 2026 segment expectations were given for the first time, compared with the second-quarter expectations in the prior release. Source
  • New: Completed the divestiture of 29,000 acres of non-core Oregon timberlands for $114 million in June. Source
  • New: Commenced operations at a second solar site; three additional sites are under construction. Source

Quarterly results and earnings

  • Net earnings rose on land sale gains: Net earnings were $162 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, against $87 million, or $0.12, a year earlier. The result includes a $71 million after-tax gain on Oregon timberlands. Source
  • Earnings before special items $91 million: Net earnings before special items were $91 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, compared with $77 million in the first quarter of 2026 and $87 million in the second quarter of 2025. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $310 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $310 million, compared with $336 million in the same period last year and $308 million in the first quarter of 2026. Source
  • Net sales of $1.9 billion: Net sales were $1.9 billion, the same as a year earlier and up from $1.7 billion in the first quarter of 2026. Source

Segment performance

  • Timberlands West harvest and sales higher: Timberlands Adjusted EBITDA was $123 million. In the West, fee harvest volumes rose slightly on seasonal conditions, and domestic log sales volumes were higher. Source
  • Timberlands South volumes held steady: In the South, fee harvest volumes were flat against the first quarter, while sales realizations edged up on product mix. Source
  • Strategic Land Solutions earnings declined: Segment earnings and Adjusted EBITDA fell from the first quarter, which included a large transaction. Real Estate results partly offset the decline on the timing and mix of sales. Source
  • Wood Products Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled: Wood Products Adjusted EBITDA was $129 million, up from $71 million in the first quarter, with lumber and oriented strand board realizations higher. Source

“Despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and near-term inflationary pressures, we are encouraged by the recent increase in pricing for lumber and western logs”

Devin W. Stockfish, president and chief executive officer

Products and customers

  • Lumber sales volumes moderately higher: Lumber sales volumes were moderately higher, and log costs were slightly higher. Source
  • Engineered wood realizations rose: Engineered wood products sales volumes were higher and raw material costs slightly lower. Sales realizations rose for most products. Source
  • Distribution results edged higher: Distribution results were slightly higher on increased sales volumes. Source
  • Oriented strand board volumes and fiber up: Oriented strand board sales volumes and fiber costs were both slightly higher in the quarter. Source

Costs, fuel and freight

  • Log and haul costs rose on fuel: Per unit log and haul costs rose in the West on elevated fuel and freight costs and the seasonal shift to higher-elevation operations. In the South, costs rose moderately, mainly on fuel. Source
  • Oriented strand board costs higher: Oriented strand board unit manufacturing costs rose, reflecting planned annual maintenance and higher resin costs. Source
  • Lumber unit costs rose on disruptions: Lumber unit manufacturing costs were higher, partly from operational disruptions tied to transportation constraints. Source

“Looking ahead, we are confident in the long-term demand fundamentals that support our businesses and remain focused on driving operational excellence”

Devin W. Stockfish, president and chief executive officer

Cash flow and capital spending

  • Operating cash flow rebounded to $399 million: Net cash from operations was $399 million, compared with $52 million in the first quarter of 2026 and $396 million in the second quarter of 2025. Source
  • Adjusted FAD of $323 million: Adjusted FAD was $323 million after capital expenditures of $139 million in the quarter and $251 million year to date. Source
  • Monticello spending adjusted out of FAD: Capital spending on the Monticello engineered wood products facility is excluded from Adjusted FAD, totaling $93 million year to date. Source

Portfolio sales and land transactions

  • Oregon timberlands sold for $114 million: The company completed the June sale of 29,000 acres of non-core Oregon timberlands, recording a $71 million after-tax gain. Source
  • Virginia sale closed in February: The 108,000-acre Virginia divestiture closed for $192 million. After the first quarter, $22 million of final Princeton mill proceeds were received.
  • First-quarter easement drove prior results: The prior quarter's results included a $94 million conservation easement transaction in Climate Solutions, which did not recur in the second quarter.

Growth initiatives and strategy

  • Second solar site began operations: The company commenced operations at its second solar site, and three further sites are under construction. Source
  • Growth initiatives and portfolio work continued: Management said it continued to advance growth initiatives and further optimize the timberlands portfolio during the quarter. Source
  • Disciplined capital allocation approach: Management described a disciplined and flexible approach to capital allocation, aimed at long-term value for shareholders. Source

Demand and pricing

  • Lumber and western log pricing rising: Management said it is encouraged by a recent increase in lumber and western log pricing. Source
  • Long-term demand fundamentals cited: Management said it is confident in the long-term demand fundamentals that support its businesses. Source
  • Macroeconomic conditions noted: Management cited ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and near-term inflationary pressures as conditions for the quarter. Source

Coming up, as management said on 30 July 2026

  • Three more solar sites under construction: Three additional solar sites are currently under construction following the start of operations at the second site. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Dispositions Source29,000 acres of non-core Oregon timberlands sold for $114 million, completed in June

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management cited ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and near-term inflationary pressures as a risk to the business. Source
  • Operational: Transportation constraints caused operational disruptions that raised lumber unit manufacturing costs. Source
  • External: Elevated fuel and freight costs raised per unit log and haul costs in the Timberlands segment. Source
  • Demand: The timing and mix of real estate sales are expected to lower third-quarter Strategic Land Solutions results. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The prior release expected second-quarter Timberlands earnings and Adjusted EBITDA comparable to the first quarter. The current documents do not state whether this was met.
  • Not stated: The prior release expected second-quarter Wood Products results comparable to the first quarter, excluding changes in sales realizations. The current documents do not state the result against this.
  • Not stated: The prior release expected second-quarter Strategic Land Solutions earnings about $80 million lower than the first quarter. The current documents do not state the result against this.

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.