Elwood Capital Acquires 40,000 Shares of Louisiana-Pacific Corporation Worth $3.55 Million
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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- New Investment Position: Elwood Capital Partners initiated a new stake in Louisiana-Pacific Corporation by acquiring 40,000 shares valued at approximately $3.55 million, marking its first investment in the company and enhancing its market presence in the building materials sector.
- Assets Under Management: This acquisition brings Elwood Capital's total reportable 13F assets under management to $163.77 million, indicating a strategic diversification in its investment portfolio, particularly in the potential growth opportunities within the construction industry.
- Market Performance Analysis: Louisiana-Pacific's shares are currently priced at $82.55, reflecting a 21% decline over the past year, which underperforms the S&P 500, suggesting market caution regarding its future profitability.
- Financial Health Status: Despite facing pricing pressures, Louisiana-Pacific maintains $1.1 billion in liquidity and positive operating cash flow of $89 million, demonstrating resilience and ongoing investment capability in a challenging market environment.
LPX
$82.55+Infinity%1D
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 106.57 USD with a low forecast of 98.00 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.
6 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 81.990
Low
98.00
Averages
106.57
High
117.00
Current: 81.990
Low
98.00
Averages
106.57
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.
