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Louisiana-Pacific Corporation: Can Its Market Gains in SmartSide Products Add To The On-going Growth Curve?

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation’s third-quarter 2024 earnings report and subsequent Q&A session provide an array of insights into the company’s operational performance and strategic orientation, presenting a balanced picture of opportunities and challenges. Financially, Louisiana-Pacific generated $722 million in net sales for the quarter, driven significantly by a 22% growth in their Siding division, even while lower commodity OSB prices negatively impacted overall sales by $88 million. This segment not only set new records for sales and EBITDA but also benefited from improvements in the margins of the ExpertFinish product. The company realized an EBITDA of $153 million, translating into $184 million of operating cash flow, with substantial liquidity maintained at nearly $900 million. These results illustrate a robust core business, particularly in the Siding segment, supported by efficiency improvements and strong price realization.

Our Report Structure:

⦁ Company Overview
⦁ Investment Thesis
⦁ Key Drivers
⦁ Historical Quarterly Statement Analysis – Income Statement & Cash Flows
⦁ Historical Quarterly Balance Sheet Analysis
⦁ Historical Annual Financial Statement Analysis
⦁ Analysis Of Key Financial Ratios
⦁ Financial Forecasts For 3 Years
⦁ Forecasting The Capital Structure & Net Debt
⦁ Discounted Cash Flow Valuation
⦁ Trading Multiples
⦁ Key Risks
⦁ Disclosures

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