5 lumber stocks to watch

The best lumber stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals—while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

5 popular lumber stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the timber industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

1. Ufp Industries (UFPI)
2. PotlatchDeltic (PCH)
3. Rayonier (RYN)
4. Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)
5. LL Flooring (LL)

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The lumber stocks industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering lumber stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

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1. Choose an online stock trading platform. Choose from our Top Picks above, use our comparison table below or jump straight to the best stock trading apps in Canada.
2. Sign up for an account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
3. Set up a funding method to pay for the transaction. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like UFPI or PCH.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

Learn more about popular lumber stocks

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the timber industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

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1. Ufp Industries (UFPI)

UFP Industries, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets wood and non-wood composites, and other materials in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It operates through Retail, Packaging, and Construction segments.

• Previous close price: $113.62
• Market capitalization: $7,020,382,720
• 1 year performance: -7.90%
• P/E ratio: 15.9023

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2. PotlatchDeltic (PCH)

PotlatchDeltic Corporation (Nasdaq: PCH) is a leading Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) that owns nearly 2. 2 million acres of timberlands in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina. Through its taxable REIT subsidiary, the company also operates six sawmills, an industrial-grade plywood mill, a residential and commercial real estate development business and a rural timberland sales program.

• Previous close price: $38.40
• Market capitalization: $3,074,119,680
• 1 year performance: -17.77%
• P/E ratio: 195.15

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3. Rayonier (RYN)

Rayonier is a leading timberland real estate investment trust with assets located in some of the most productive softwood timber growing regions in the United States and New Zealand. As of December 31, 2023, Rayonier owned or leased under long-term agreements approximately 2. 7 million acres of timberlands located in the U.

• Previous close price: $26.15
• Market capitalization: $4,059,175,680
• 1 year performance: -21.33%
• P/E ratio: 25.1215

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4. Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)

Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world's largest private owners of timberlands, began operations in 1900. We own or control approximately 11 million acres of timberlands in the U. S.

• Previous close price: $27.21
• Market capitalization: $20,315,232,256
• 1 year performance: -18.39%
• P/E ratio: 38.3014

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5. LL Flooring (LL)

LL Flooring Holdings, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, operates as a multi-channel specialty retailer of hard and soft surface flooring, and hard and soft surface flooring enhancements and accessories. The company offers hard and soft surface flooring including, waterproof hybrid resilient, waterproof vinyl plank, solid and engineered hardwood, laminate, bamboo, tile, and cork products; and flooring enhancements and accessories, including moldings, underlayment, adhesives, and tools, as well as Duravana, a hybrid resilient flooring under the Bellawood, Coreluxe, ReNature by Coreluxe, and Duravana brand names.

• Previous close price: $0.00
• Market capitalization: $25,867,364
• 1 year performance: 3.62

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Bottom line

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in lumber stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—lumber stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the timber industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. If you're new to investing or if it's been a while since you've taken a critical look at your investment accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best trading features for your needs.

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