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Canfor Q3 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q3 2025 earnings summary6 Nov, 2025

Executive summary

  • Q3 2025 saw significant operating and net losses across lumber and pulp segments, driven by weak global markets, high inventories, and asset write-downs.

  • Adjusted net loss for shareholders was $171.2 million, or $1.47 per share, with non-recurring items such as duty expenses and asset write-downs materially impacting results.

  • Portfolio diversification advanced with the acquisition of three Swedish sawmills and permanent closure of high-cost U.S. assets.

  • Approximately 70% of business is now outside Canada, reducing duty exposure.

  • Strong liquidity position with over CAD 1.2 billion available, supporting resilience and strategic investments.

Financial highlights

  • Consolidated sales were $1,259.8 million, down $119.6 million from Q2 2025, with consolidated capital expenditures of approximately CAD 40 million in Q3.

  • Lumber business reported an adjusted EBITDA loss of CAD 2 million and an adjusted operating loss of $90.1 million, both worsening from the prior quarter.

  • Pulp segment posted an adjusted EBITDA loss of CAD 2 million and an operating loss of $19.2 million, with sales of $111.8 million.

  • Net debt at quarter-end: Canfor Pulp CAD 89 million (liquidity CAD 64 million); Canfor (excl. Pulp and duty loan) CAD 247 million (liquidity CAD 1.2 billion).

  • Adjusted consolidated operating loss before one-time items was $111.3 million, $67.3 million higher than Q2 2025.

Outlook and guidance

  • Lumber and pulp markets are expected to remain challenging in the near term, with economic uncertainty and high inventory levels persisting.

  • European market conditions are the most challenging since 2019, with improvement expected more likely in 2026.

  • Management warns of minimal headroom under financial covenants and risk of non-compliance by year-end, with negotiations for waivers underway.

  • Anticipated capital spend for 2025: CAD 240 million (lumber), CAD 45 million (pulp); for 2026: CAD 175 million (lumber), CAD 35 million (pulp).

  • Scheduled maintenance at Northwood in Q4 is projected to reduce NBSK pulp production by 10,000 tonnes.

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Canfor Corporation is a Canada-based integrated forest products company specializing in the production of lumber, pulp, paper, and wood-based panels. The company operates sawmills and manufacturing facilities, supplying high-quality wood products for construction, remodeling, and industrial applications. Canfor serves domestic and international markets, focusing on sustainable forestry practices and renewable resource management. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, and its shares are listed on the TSX.

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