Louisiana-Pacific Corp Sees Price Surge
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 25 Nov 25
Source: Coinmarketcap
Louisiana-Pacific Corp (LPX) has experienced a notable price increase of 5.56% in the regular market session.
This surge is attributed to the stock crossing above its 20-day simple moving average (SMA), a technical indicator that often signals bullish momentum.
In the broader market context, major benchmarks are trading sideways with mixed signals, indicating a lack of clear directional trends. However, LPX's movement stands out amidst this uncertainty.
Investors are closely monitoring LPX as it continues to show strength, potentially attracting further interest from market participants.
Analyst Views on LPX
Wall Street analysts forecast LPX stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for LPX is 104.69 USD with a low forecast of 94.00 USD and a high forecast of 117.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
7 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 88.010
Low
94.00
Averages
104.69
High
117.00
Current: 88.010
Low
94.00
Averages
104.69
High
117.00
About LPX
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation is a provider of building solutions. The Company manufactures engineered wood products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers and homeowners worldwide. It operates through three segments: Siding, Oriented Strand Board (OSB), and LP South America (LPSA). The Siding segment serves diverse end markets with a product portfolio of engineered wood siding, trim, soffit, and fascia, including LP SmartSide Trim & Siding, LP SmartSide ExpertFinish Trim & Siding, LP BuilderSeries Lap Siding, and LP Outdoor Building Solutions. The OSB segment manufactures and distributes OSB structural panel products, including the value-added OSB product portfolio known as LP Structural Solutions. The LPSA segment manufactures and distributes OSB structural panel and Siding Solutions products in South America and certain export markets. This segment also sells and distributes a variety of companion products to support the region’s transition to wood frame construction.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
