5 top lumber stocks to buy in 2024

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.

Top 5 stocks of Oct 2024

The top timber stocks included on this page all trade on the S&P 500, have an analyst recommendation of "Buy" or better and are sorted by year-to-date performance.

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

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How to invest in lumber stocks

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 of 2024.
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.

Take a deeper dive into lumber stocks

If you're interested in investing in the timber industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.

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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.

Ufp Industries stock opened the day at $121.72 after a previous close of $130.17. The latest price was $123.04 (25-minute delay). Ufp Industries is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD6.9 billion and employs 15,800 staff.

• Market capitalization: $7,968,749,056
• P/E ratio: 16.9443
• PEG ratio: 1.88

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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.

PotlatchDeltic stock opened the day at $41.56 after a previous close of $42.30. The latest price was $40.52 (25-minute delay). PotlatchDeltic is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.1 billion and employs 1,384 staff.

• Market capitalization: $3,353,802,496
• P/E ratio: 92.3913
• PEG ratio: 4.36

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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. S.

Rayonier stock opened the day at $31.47 after a previous close of $31.47. The latest price was $31.43 (25-minute delay). Rayonier is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1 billion and employs 438 staff.

• Market capitalization: $4,809,668,608
• P/E ratio: 31.5347
• PEG ratio: 23.2357

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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. and manage additional timberlands under long-term licenses in Canada.

Weyerhaeuser Company stock opened the day at $32.05 after a previous close of $31.80. The latest price was $31.95 (25-minute delay). Weyerhaeuser Company is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$7.5 billion and employs 9,300 staff.

• Market capitalization: $23,368,632,320
• P/E ratio: 31.5
• PEG ratio: 4.3645

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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.

LL Flooring is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$852.5 million and employs 2,079 staff.

• Market capitalization: $25,867,364
• PEG ratio: 0.637

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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. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.

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