Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE:LPX) Upgraded to Hold at Zacks Research

Zacks Research upgraded shares of Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE:LPX) from a strong sell rating to a hold rating in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday morning,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other research firms also recently weighed in on LPX. DA Davidson restated a “buy” rating and issued a $114.00 price target on shares of Louisiana-Pacific in a research note on Tuesday. TD upgraded Louisiana-Pacific from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $86.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Thursday. Oppenheimer decreased their price target on Louisiana-Pacific from $115.00 to $107.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday. Truist Financial lifted their price target on Louisiana-Pacific from $102.00 to $108.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, TD Securities upgraded Louisiana-Pacific from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $99.25.

Louisiana-Pacific Trading Up 4.3%

Shares of LPX stock opened at $75.62 on Wednesday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $75.15 and its two-hundred day moving average is $82.00. Louisiana-Pacific has a twelve month low of $66.68 and a twelve month high of $102.86. The company has a market capitalization of $5.28 billion, a P/E ratio of 64.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.11 and a beta of 1.60. The company has a current ratio of 3.26, a quick ratio of 1.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20.

Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE:LPX) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The building manufacturing company reported $0.38 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.09 by $0.29. Louisiana-Pacific had a return on equity of 7.03% and a net margin of 3.20%.The company had revenue of $574.00 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $569.99 million. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.27 EPS. The company’s revenue was down 20.7% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts forecast that Louisiana-Pacific will post 2.7 EPS for the current year.

Louisiana-Pacific Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, May 28th. Investors of record on Thursday, May 14th will be issued a dividend of $0.30 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 14th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.6%. Louisiana-Pacific’s payout ratio is currently 101.69%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director F Nicholas Grasberger III acquired 20,000 shares of Louisiana-Pacific stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 19th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $85.49 per share, with a total value of $1,709,800.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 38,954 shares in the company, valued at $3,330,177.46. This trade represents a 105.52% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Lizanne M. Bruce sold 1,300 shares of Louisiana-Pacific stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $78.59, for a total value of $102,167.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 17,160 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,348,604.40. This represents a 7.04% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.65% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Louisiana-Pacific

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of LPX. North Ridge Wealth Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in Louisiana-Pacific during the second quarter worth $26,000. Parallel Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Louisiana-Pacific by 204.0% during the first quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 380 shares of the building manufacturing company’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 255 shares during the last quarter. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Louisiana-Pacific during the fourth quarter worth $29,000. Root Financial Partners LLC raised its holdings in Louisiana-Pacific by 177.6% during the first quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 433 shares of the building manufacturing company’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 277 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Whittier Trust Co. raised its holdings in Louisiana-Pacific by 138.1% during the first quarter. Whittier Trust Co. now owns 500 shares of the building manufacturing company’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 290 shares during the last quarter. 94.73% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Louisiana-Pacific

Here are the key news stories impacting Louisiana-Pacific this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 earnings beat — LPX reported $0.38 EPS vs. consensus ~ $0.14 and revenue of $574M (slightly above expectations), evidence of better-than-expected near-term profitability. LP Building Solutions Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades — BMO upgraded LPX to “outperform” with a $94 target, reflecting investor confidence from a major shop. BMO upgrade coverage
• Positive Sentiment: TD Securities upgraded LPX from “hold” to “buy” and set an $86 target, adding buy-side momentum that supports the stock’s uptick. TD upgrade coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Oppenheimer adjusted its price target down from $115 to $107 but maintained an “outperform” rating — still implying substantial upside despite the PT cut. Oppenheimer price target note
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call and transcripts are available for detail on management’s commentary (helpful for judging sustainability of margins and demand trends). Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Significantly lowered guidance — LPX cut Q2 and full‑year revenue guidance sharply (Q2: $435M–$445M vs. consensus ~ $721M; FY: ~$1.7B vs. consensus ~ $2.7B), signaling weak demand and driving caution. Guidance update press release
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue and outlook weakness — Q1 revenue was down ~20.7% year-over-year and some coverage noted the stock “slipped” on the mixed print despite the EPS beat, underscoring the demand slowdown risk. Coverage: slips despite earnings beat

Louisiana-Pacific Company Profile

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (NYSE: LPX) is a leading manufacturer of building materials and engineered wood products for residential, industrial and light commercial construction. The company produces a diverse portfolio of products, including oriented strand board (OSB), engineered wood siding, trim, molding, sheathing panels and subflooring. Its flagship product lines, such as LP® SmartSide® trim and siding, are designed to offer enhanced durability, moisture resistance and ease of installation, helping builders and homeowners achieve long-lasting performance in a variety of climates.

Founded in 1973 as a spin-off from Georgia-Pacific, Louisiana-Pacific established its reputation by pioneering innovative manufacturing techniques for OSB, becoming one of the first companies to bring the product to market in the 1980s.