Investors interested in Building Products - Wood stocks are likely familiar with Boise Cascade (BCC - Free Report) and Louisiana-Pacific (LPX - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors? We'll need to take a closer look to find out.
We have found that the best way to discover great value opportunities is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with a great grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The proven Zacks Rank emphasizes companies with positive estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight stocks with specific traits.
Boise Cascade and Louisiana-Pacific are sporting Zacks Ranks of #2 (Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), respectively, right now. This system places an emphasis on companies that have seen positive earnings estimate revisions, so investors should feel comfortable knowing that BCC is likely seeing its earnings outlook improve to a greater extent. But this is just one piece of the puzzle for value investors.
Value investors also tend to look at a number of traditional, tried-and-true figures to help them find stocks that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.
Our Value category grades stocks based on a number of key metrics, including the tried-and-true P/E ratio, the P/S ratio, earnings yield, and cash flow per share, as well as a variety of other fundamentals that value investors frequently use.
BCC currently has a forward P/E ratio of 19.66, while LPX has a forward P/E of 38.58. We also note that BCC has a PEG ratio of 1.04. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. LPX currently has a PEG ratio of 2.34.
Another notable valuation metric for BCC is its P/B ratio of 1.34. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, LPX has a P/B of 2.9.
These are just a few of the metrics contributing to BCC's Value grade of A and LPX's Value grade of D.
BCC stands above LPX thanks to its solid earnings outlook, and based on these valuation figures, we also feel that BCC is the superior value option right now.
The proven Zacks Rank system focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find winning stocks. Nevertheless, we know that our readers all have their own perspectives, so we are always looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong picks.
Of these, perhaps no stock market trend is more popular than value investing, which is a strategy that has proven to be successful in all sorts of market environments. Value investors use tried-and-true metrics and fundamental analysis to find companies that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.
On top of the Zacks Rank, investors can also look at our innovative Style Scores system to find stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will want to focus on the "Value" category. Stocks with high Zacks Ranks and "A" grades for Value will be some of the highest-quality value stocks on the market today.
One stock to keep an eye on is Boise Cascade (BCC - Free Report) . BCC is currently sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), as well as an A grade for Value. The stock holds a P/E ratio of 14.44, while its industry has an average P/E of 25.73. Over the past 52 weeks, BCC's Forward P/E has been as high as 15.47 and as low as 9.83, with a median of 12.16.
Another valuation metric that we should highlight is BCC's P/B ratio of 1.39. The P/B ratio pits a stock's market value against its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. This stock's P/B looks solid versus its industry's average P/B of 3.63. Within the past 52 weeks, BCC's P/B has been as high as 2.84 and as low as 1.39, with a median of 1.77.
Finally, investors will want to recognize that BCC has a P/CF ratio of 7.25. This figure highlights a company's operating cash flow and can be used to find firms that are undervalued when considering their impressive cash outlook. BCC's P/CF compares to its industry's average P/CF of 17.24. BCC's P/CF has been as high as 10.74 and as low as 6.96, with a median of 8.11, all within the past year.
Value investors will likely look at more than just these metrics, but the above data helps show that Boise Cascade is likely undervalued currently. And when considering the strength of its earnings outlook, BCC sticks out as one of the market's strongest value stocks.
BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boise Cascade Company’s (Boise Cascade or the Company) (NYSE: BCC) Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share, an increase of $0.01 per share or 5%, to holders of its common stock. The dividend will be paid on September 16, 2026 to stockholders of record on September 1, 2026.
Future dividend declarations, including amount per share, record date and payment date, will be made by the board of directors and will depend upon, among other things, legal capital requirements and surplus, the Company’s future operations and earnings, general financial condition, material cash requirements, restrictions imposed by our revolving credit facility and the indenture governing our senior notes, applicable laws, and other factors as the board of directors may deem relevant.
About Boise Cascade
Boise Cascade is one of the largest U.S. wholesale distributors of building materials and a leading manufacturer of engineered wood products and plywood in North America. Our integrated model and national distribution footprint position us to deliver outstanding service to our customers across a broad range of industry-leading products, including key structural products that we produce. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, we operate more than 60 distribution and manufacturing facilities strategically located across the U.S. and Canada. Our work is powered by a dedicated team of over 7,500 people. Learn more at www.bc.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements concerning future events and expectations, including, without limitation, statements relating to the amount, timing and occurrence of future dividends. These statements constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, or future events or performance, often, but not always, through the use of words or phrases such as "anticipates," "believes," "could," "estimates," "expects," "intends," “outlook,” "potential," "plans," "predicts," "preliminary," "projects," "targets," "may," "may result," or similar expressions, are not statements of historical facts and may be forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, involve estimates, assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, and may differ materially from actual results, performance, or outcomes. Factors that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements include: the commodity nature of a portion of our products and their price movements, which are driven largely by general economic conditions, industry capacity and operating rates, industry cycles that affect supply and demand, and net import and export activity; the highly competitive nature of our industry; declines in demand for our products due to competing technologies or materials, as well as changes in building code provisions; and other factors set forth in Boise Cascade's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.
It is not possible to predict or identify all risks and uncertainties that might affect the accuracy of our forward-looking statements and, consequently, our descriptions of such risks and uncertainties should not be considered exhaustive. There is no guarantee that any of the events anticipated by these forward-looking statements will occur, and if any of the events do occur, there is no guarantee what effect they will have on the company's business, results of operations, cash flows, financial condition and future prospects. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Bank of New York Mellon Corp lessened its stake in shares of Boise Cascade, L.L.C. (NYSE:BCC – Free Report) by 5.1% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 238,711 shares of the construction company’s stock after selling 12,821 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned about 0.67% of Boise Cascade worth $18,106,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Cerity Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Boise Cascade by 3.8% during the second quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 3,274 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $284,000 after purchasing an additional 121 shares during the period. Raymond James Financial Inc. boosted its position in shares of Boise Cascade by 1.0% in the 2nd quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 13,219 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $1,148,000 after purchasing an additional 126 shares during the period. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. increased its stake in Boise Cascade by 1.8% in the 4th quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 9,013 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $663,000 after purchasing an additional 163 shares in the last quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue increased its stake in Boise Cascade by 0.8% in the 4th quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue now owns 21,171 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $1,558,000 after purchasing an additional 164 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp raised its holdings in Boise Cascade by 77.5% during the 4th quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 410 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 179 shares during the period. 96.18% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Boise Cascade Stock Down 3.4% Shares of Boise Cascade stock opened at $77.65 on Thursday. Boise Cascade, L.L.C. has a 1 year low of $65.00 and a 1 year high of $91.97. The company has a market cap of $2.73 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.23, a P/E/G ratio of 1.11 and a beta of 1.08. The company has a current ratio of 2.77, a quick ratio of 1.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $73.41 and a 200 day moving average price of $77.02.
Boise Cascade (NYSE:BCC – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Monday, May 4th. The construction company reported $0.50 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.43 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $1.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.46 billion. Boise Cascade had a return on equity of 5.55% and a net margin of 1.73%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.06 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Boise Cascade, L.L.C. will post 3.83 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Insider Buying and Selling In other Boise Cascade news, SVP Jill Twedt sold 6,070 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $66.45, for a total value of $403,351.50. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 26,545 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,763,915.25. This represents a 18.61% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Insiders own 1.42% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of analysts have commented on the stock. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Boise Cascade from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Monday, May 18th. Bank of America lifted their target price on shares of Boise Cascade from $80.00 to $81.00 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Boise Cascade from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. Truist Financial set a $97.00 price target on shares of Boise Cascade in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, DA Davidson decreased their price objective on shares of Boise Cascade from $95.00 to $92.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Boise Cascade presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $92.80.
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Boise Cascade Company Profile (Free Report)
Boise Cascade Company operates as a leading manufacturer and distributor of wood products and building materials in North America. The company’s operations are organized into two primary segments: wood products manufacturing and building materials distribution. In its manufacturing segment, Boise Cascade produces a wide array of engineered wood products, including plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), lumber, particleboard and laminated veneer lumber (LVL), serving residential, commercial and industrial customers.
In its distribution segment, Boise Cascade sources and delivers building materials through an extensive network of distribution centers, servicing professional builders, remodelers, contractors and industrial customers.
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Stock to Watch: Boise Cascade (BCC - Free Report) Boise Cascade Company is one of the largest wood products manufacturers and a leading United States wholesale distributor of building products, headquartered in Boise, ID. The company, which started its operations on Oct. 29, 2004, manufactures engineered wood products, plywood, lumber and particleboard and distributes wood products, such as decking, engineered wood products (EWP), lumber, panel, particleboard, and MDF products. Its main market operations are in the United States and Canada.
BCC is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of A thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 20.97; value investors should take notice.
Two analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.16 to $3.83 per share. BCC also boasts an average earnings surprise of +40.8%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, BCC should be on investors' short list.
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Caleres Inc. (CAL - Free Report) , Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (PEB - Free Report) , Boise Cascade Company (BCC - Free Report) , Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE - Free Report) and Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (PARR - Free Report) are some companies with low price-to-sales ratios and the potential to offer higher returns.
While a loss-making company with a negative price-to-earnings ratio falls out of investor favor, its price-to-sales ratio can indicate the hidden strength of the business. This underrated ratio is also used to identify a recovery situation or ensure a company's growth is not overvalued.
A stock’s price-to-sales ratio reflects how much investors pay for each dollar of revenues generated by a company.
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The price-to-sales ratio is often preferred over price-to-earnings, as companies can manipulate their earnings using various accounting measures. However, sales are harder to manipulate and are relatively reliable.
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In any case, the price-to-sales ratio used in isolation cannot do the trick. One should analyze other ratios like Price/Earnings, Price/Book and Debt/Equity before arriving at any investment decision.
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Caleres designs, develops, sources, manufactures and distributes footwear in the United States, Canada, East Asia and internationally. The company presents a compelling investment case, backed by strengthening brand momentum, strategic portfolio expansion and disciplined execution. Its leading brands continue to gain market share and deliver solid growth, while the acquisition of Stuart Weitzman enhances its presence in the premium footwear market and offers meaningful long-term synergy opportunities. Encouraging trends at Famous Footwear, coupled with robust e-commerce growth, point to improving consumer demand and healthier sales trends.
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Pebblebrook, an internally managed hotel investment company, continues to demonstrate strong fundamentals, supported by its diverse portfolio of upscale urban and resort hotels. The company’s strategy centers on operational efficiency, disciplined capital allocation and enhancing long-term asset value through targeted redevelopments. Recent property transformations, including the successful repositioning of Newport Harbor Island Resort and the full restoration of LaPlaya Beach Resort, have strengthened portfolio quality and profitability.
Pebblebrook’s focus on productivity initiatives and cost control has helped offset inflationary pressures and protect margins, even amid uneven regional recoveries. With all major redevelopment projects completed, capital needs are expected to moderate, enabling greater free cash flow generation. Pebblebrook remains well-positioned to benefit from resilient travel demand, disciplined expense management and strategic property enhancements that support sustainable, long-term value creation. PEB currently has a Value Score of B and sports a Zacks Rank #1.
Boise, ID-based Boise Cascade is one of North America’s largest producers of engineered wood products and plywood, as well as a leading wholesale distributor of building materials in the United States. Its strong market position across manufacturing and distribution supports a compelling long-term investment case. The company stands to benefit from structural U.S. housing demand driven by a persistent housing shortage, aging housing stock and increased repair and remodeling activity. Its extensive nationwide distribution network, value-added service capabilities and disciplined capital allocation strengthen its competitive position across housing cycles.
Boise Cascade also maintains a strong balance sheet, enabling continued investments in capacity expansion, strategic acquisitions and consistent shareholder returns through dividends and share repurchases. As residential construction activity gradually recovers and renovation spending remains resilient, BCC is well positioned to capitalize on improving demand while delivering healthy cash flows and long-term earnings growth. BCC currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 and has a Value Score of A.
Apple Hospitality is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns the largest and most diverse portfolio of upscale, room-focused hotels in the United States. The company offers a fundamentally sound lodging REIT story built on portfolio quality, brand alignment and disciplined execution. It owns a geographically diversified collection of room-focused hotels affiliated with leading brands, giving it broad exposure to leisure, corporate and group demand.
Management has demonstrated prudent capital allocation through selective acquisitions, timely dispositions and consistent reinvestment to keep properties competitive. A flexible balance sheet and ample liquidity provide resilience across cycles. While recent demand softness weighed on its performance, leisure trends remain supportive and operational agility positions the portfolio to benefit as business travel normalizes, supporting long-term cash flow stability and shareholder returns. APLE carries a Value Score of B and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present.
Houston, TX-based Par Pacific offers a compelling investment case, supported by its integrated downstream platform spanning refining, logistics and retail operations. The company combines strong financial flexibility, with $937.7 million in liquidity, an active share repurchase program and lower financing costs, positioning it to create shareholder value through market cycles. Operational execution remains a key strength, highlighted by record Hawaii and Montana throughput, restored Washington operations and completed Rockies maintenance.
Hawaii Renewables provides an additional long-term growth catalyst as renewable diesel production ramps through the second half of 2026, while excess RIN monetization and affiliate earnings further support durable cash flow growth. PARR currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 and has a Value Score of A.
BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boise Cascade Company (NYSE: BCC) will host a webcast and conference call to discuss second quarter 2026 earnings on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 11 a.m. Eastern.
To join the webcast, go to the Investors section of our website at www.bc.com/investors and select the Event Calendar link. Analysts and investors who wish to ask questions during the Q&A session can register for the call here.
The archived webcast will be available in the Investors section of Boise Cascade’s website.
About Boise Cascade
Boise Cascade is one of the largest U.S. wholesale distributors of building materials and a leading manufacturer of engineered wood products and plywood in North America. Our integrated model and national distribution footprint position us to deliver outstanding service to our customers across a broad range of industry-leading products, including key structural products that we produce. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, we operate more than 60 distribution and manufacturing facilities strategically located across the U.S. and Canada. Our work is powered by a dedicated team of over 7,500 people. Learn more at www.bc.com.
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Stock to Watch: Boise Cascade (BCC - Free Report) Boise Cascade Company is one of the largest wood products manufacturers and a leading United States wholesale distributor of building products, headquartered in Boise, ID. The company, which started its operations on Oct. 29, 2004, manufactures engineered wood products, plywood, lumber and particleboard and distributes wood products, such as decking, engineered wood products (EWP), lumber, panel, particleboard, and MDF products. Its main market operations are in the United States and Canada.
BCC is a #1 (Strong Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Momentum investors should take note of this Construction stock. BCC has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 3.4% over the past four weeks.
Two analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.16 to $3.83 per share. BCC boasts an average earnings surprise of +40.8%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, BCC should be on investors' short list.
Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, July 20:
Yext, Inc. (YEXT - Free Report) : This consumer information platform company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing by 21.4% over the last 60 days.
Yext has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 7.85 compared with 22.73 for the S&P. The company possesses a Value Scoreof A.
Versant Media Group, Inc. (VSNT - Free Report) : This media and entertainment company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing by 0.7% over the last 60 days.
Versant Media has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 8.21 compared with 22.73 for the S&P. The company possesses a Value Score of A.
Boise Cascade Company (BCC - Free Report) : This wood products company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 4.4% over the last 60 days.
Boise Cascade has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 20.14 compared with 22.73 for the S&P. The company possesses a Value Score of A.
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Key Takeaways Top-ranked PENN, BCC, DY, SIMO and U show strong potential to deliver earnings beats this season. Positive Earnings ESP, high Zacks Rank and surprise history boost the odds of upside earnings surprises. Strong earnings beats often fuel stock gains, making these five names worth watching before results. It is not surprising that before an earnings season, every investor looks for stocks that can beat market expectations. This is because investors always try to position themselves ahead of time and look to tap stocks that are high-quality in nature.
In this regard, we ran a screener that yielded stocks PENN Entertainment Inc. (PENN - Free Report) , Boise Cascade (BCC - Free Report) , Dycom Industries (DY - Free Report) , Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO - Free Report) and Unity Software (U - Free Report) as the likely winners on the earnings beat potential.
Why Is a Positive Earnings Surprise So Important?Historically, stocks of companies with solid quarterly earnings (on a nominal basis) tank if they miss or merely meet market expectations. After all, a 20% earnings rise (though apparently looks good) doesn’t tell you if earnings growth has been exhibiting a decelerating trend.
Also, seasonal fluctuations come into play sometimes. If a company’s Q1 is seasonally weak and Q4 strong, then it is likely to report a sequential earnings decline. In such cases, growth rates are misleading when judging the true health of a company.
On the other hand, after much brainstorming and analysis of companies’ financials and initiatives, Wall Street analysts project the earnings of companies. They, in fact, club their insights and a company’s guidance when deriving an earnings estimate.
Thus, outperforming that estimate is almost equivalent to beating the company’s own expectation as well as the market perception. And if the margin of earnings surprise is big, it typically drives the stock higher right after the release. Thus, more than anything else, an earnings surprise can push a stock higher.
How to Find Stocks That Can Beat?Now, finding stocks that have the potential to beat on the bottom line may be investors’ dream, but not an easy job. One way to do this is to look at the earnings surprise history of the company.
An impressive track in this regard generally acts as a catalyst in sending a stock higher. It indicates the company’s ability to surpass estimates. And investors generally believe that the company will apply the same secret to execute yet another earnings beat in its next release.
Winning StrategyIn order to shortlist stocks that are likely to come up with an earnings surprise, we chose the following as our primary screening parameters.
Last EPS Surprise greater than or equal to 10%: Stocks delivering positive surprise in the last quarter tend to surprise again.
Average EPS Surprise in the last four quarters greater than 20%: We lifted the bar for outperformance slightly higher by setting the average earnings surprise for the last four quarters at 20%.
Average EPS Surprise in the last two quarters greater than 20%: This points to a more consistent surprise history and makes the case for another surprise even stronger.
In addition, we place a few other criteria that push up the chance of a positive surprise.
Zacks Rank less than or equal to 2: Only companies with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) rating can get through.
Earnings ESP greater than zero: A stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank of #1, 2 or 3 for an earnings beat to happen, as per our proven model.
In order to zero in on those that have long-term growth potential and high trading liquidity, we have added the following parameters too:
Next 3–5 Years Estimated EPS Growth (Per Year) greater than 10%: Solid expected earnings growth exhibits the stock’s long-term growth prospects.
Average 20-day Volume greater than 100,000: High trading volume implies that the stocks have adequate liquidity.
A handful of criteria has narrowed down the universe from over 7,700 stocks to only 13.
Here are five out of 13 stocks:
PENN Entertainment:The Zacks Rank #1 company adopted its current name in 1994 when it became publicly traded. PENN Entertainment is a multi-jurisdictional owner and operator of gaming and racing facilities with video gaming terminal operations and a focus on slot machine entertainment. The company’s portfolio is geographically diverse and includes a broad set of regional properties. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The average earnings surprise of PENN for the past four quarters is 120.11%.
Boise Cascade: The Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company is one of the largest wood products manufacturers and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, headquartered in Boise, ID.
The average earnings surprise of BCC for the past four quarters is 40.83%.
Dycom Industries:The Zacks Rank #1 company is a specialty contracting firm operating in the telecom industry.
The average earnings surprise of DY for the past four quarters is 24.96%.
Silicon Motion Technology: Silicon Motion Technology Corporation is a leading developer of microcontroller ICs for NAND flash storage devices. The stock has a Zacks Rank #1.
The average earnings surprise of SIMO for the past four quarters is 18.61%.
Unity Software: The company provides a platform to develop, deploy and grow games and interactive 3D experiences across mobile, PC, console and extended reality.The stock has a Zacks Rank #1.
The average earnings surprise of U for the past four quarters is 7.37%.
If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider Boise Cascade (BCC - Free Report) . This company, which is in the Zacks Building Products - Wood industry, shows potential for another earnings beat.
This engineered wood products and plywood company has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The average surprise for the last two quarters was 83.14%.
For the most recent quarter, Boise Cascade was expected to post earnings of $0.43 per share, but it reported $0.5 per share instead, representing a surprise of 16.28%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $0.16 per share, while it actually produced $0.4 per share, a surprise of 150.00%.
Price and EPS Surprise
Thanks in part to this history, there has been a favorable change in earnings estimates for Boise Cascade lately. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the stock is positive, which is a great indicator of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.
Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Boise Cascade has an Earnings ESP of +6.50% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner.
With the Earnings ESP metric, it's important to note that a negative value reduces its predictive power; however, a negative Earnings ESP does not indicate an earnings miss.
Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, but that may not be the sole basis for their stocks moving higher. On the other hand, some stocks may hold their ground even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.
Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Investors looking for stocks in the Building Products - Wood sector might want to consider either Boise Cascade (BCC) or Louisiana-Pacific (LPX). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
Here at Zacks, we focus on our proven ranking system, which places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, to find winning stocks. But we also understand that investors develop their own strategies, so we are constantly looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong companies for our readers.
Considering these trends, value investing is clearly one of the most preferred ways to find strong stocks in any type of market. Value investors use fundamental analysis and traditional valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are being undervalued by the market at large.
In addition to the Zacks Rank, investors looking for stocks with specific traits can utilize our Style Scores system. Of course, value investors will be most interested in the system's "Value" category. Stocks with "A" grades for Value and high Zacks Ranks are among the best value stocks available at any given moment.
Boise Cascade (BCC - Free Report) is a stock many investors are watching right now. BCC is currently sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and an A for Value. The stock is trading with a P/E ratio of 14.44, which compares to its industry's average of 26.47. BCC's Forward P/E has been as high as 15.47 and as low as 9.83, with a median of 12.16, all within the past year.
Investors should also recognize that BCC has a P/B ratio of 1.39. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. This company's current P/B looks solid when compared to its industry's average P/B of 3.67. Over the past year, BCC's P/B has been as high as 2.84 and as low as 1.39, with a median of 1.77.
Finally, our model also underscores that BCC has a P/CF ratio of 7.25. This figure highlights a company's operating cash flow and can be used to find firms that are undervalued when considering their impressive cash outlook. This company's current P/CF looks solid when compared to its industry's average P/CF of 17.46. Within the past 12 months, BCC's P/CF has been as high as 10.74 and as low as 6.96, with a median of 8.11.
These figures are just a handful of the metrics value investors tend to look at, but they help show that Boise Cascade is likely being undervalued right now. Considering this, as well as the strength of its earnings outlook, BCC feels like a great value stock at the moment.
On July 10, 2026, Boise Cascade Co (BCC) shares rose 5.3% to a current price of $76.06. The stock has seen a 52-week range of $65.00 to $95.00, illustrating sig
BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boise Cascade Company (NYSE: BCC) was named one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2026 by Forbes. This recognition highlights the company’s strong workplace culture built by their dedicated team of 7,500 associates across North America.
Forbes, in partnership with Statista, selects their annual list of America’s Best Employers based on an independent survey of more than 217,000 U.S. employees at companies with at least 1,000 team members. Over 3.5 million employer evaluations are considered. The final score is based on two types of evaluations: personal (those given by employees themselves) and public (those given by friends and family members of employees, or members of the public who work in the same industry), with a much higher weighting for personal evaluations.
“It is an incredible honor to be recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers,” said Jeff Strom, CEO. “At Boise Cascade, our people truly are our difference. How we treat one another matters as much as the work we do, and everything we do is rooted in our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, and the Pursuit of Excellence. This recognition belongs to our 7,500 associates who support one another and give their best every day.”
Boise Cascade is committed to being a great place to work by fostering a culture of connection and community for all associates. We provide meaningful engagement, ongoing development opportunities, and a supportive environment that empowers associates to excel, grow their skills, and build lasting careers. Learn more about working at Boise Cascade at www.bc.com/careers.
To learn more about the award and view the complete list of 2026 award recipients, visit: Forbes 2026 America's Best Large Employers List.
About Boise Cascade
Boise Cascade is one of the largest U.S. wholesale distributors of building materials and a leading manufacturer of engineered wood products and plywood in North America. Our integrated model and national distribution footprint position us to deliver outstanding service to our customers across a broad range of industry-leading products, including key structural products that we produce. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, we operate more than 60 distribution and manufacturing facilities strategically located across the U.S. and Canada. Our work is powered by a dedicated team of over 7,500 people. Learn more at www.bc.com.
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Cinctive Capital Management LP purchased a new position in shares of Boise Cascade, L.L.C. (NYSE: BCC) during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 54,498 shares of the construction company's stock, valued at approximately $4,214,000. Cinctive Capital Management LP owned approximately
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Not every chemicals and materials stock is created equal. Some are firing on all cylinders with record results and confident forward guidance. Others are grinding through a rough patch, leaning on cost cuts to stay afloat. Here’s how Ecolab (NYSE:ECL | ECL Price Prediction), Eastman Chemical (NYSE:EMN), and Boise Cascade (NYSE:BCC) stack up right now, ranked from third to first.
#3: Boise Cascade (BCC) Boise Cascade is a wood products manufacturer and building materials distributor, so calling it a “chemicals stock” is a stretch. But it belongs in the materials conversation, and right now the story is difficult.
On the surface, Q4 2025 EPS came in at $0.24 versus an estimate of $0.12, a nearly 98% beat. But that headline number flatters an otherwise rough quarter. Revenue fell 6.85% year over year, the Wood Products segment swung to a loss of $13.79 million from $33.58 million in income a year prior, and the Building Materials Distribution segment saw income fall 41% to $41.48 million, partly due to a $6 million legal accrual.
For the full year, net income fell 64.7% and free cash flow collapsed to $12.7 million from much higher levels. The business is essentially a leveraged bet on housing, and housing isn’t cooperating. Management guided for single-family starts to be flat to modestly down in 2026, with affordability and mortgage rates still headwinds.
The company carries $872.3 million in liquidity and still has $200 million remaining under its repurchase program. But the stock is down 27% over the past year, and the fundamentals don’t support a turnaround call. Analysts have a consensus target of $96.50, but that upside requires a housing recovery not showing up in near-term data.
#2: Eastman Chemical (EMN) Eastman lands in the middle because the business is clearly stressed, but management is doing the right things while waiting for the cycle to turn.
Q4 EPS of $0.75 beat the $0.72 estimate, but revenue of $1.973 billion missed the $2.009 billion estimate and fell 12% year over year. Every segment declined, with Fibers taking the worst hit at -27% due to acetate tow destocking. For the full year, revenue fell 6.71%, operating income dropped 43.6%, and net income fell nearly 48%.
The bright spot is the Kingsport methanolysis facility, which delivered approximately $60 million of incremental earnings in 2025 and produced more than 2.5 times the recycled content versus 2024. That’s a real competitive asset in a world focused on circular materials.
CEO Mark Costa framed 2026 as a self-help year: “We are increasing our cost structure reduction actions to a range of $125 million to $150 million, building upon the actions already taken in 2025.” Eastman also raised its dividend for the 16th consecutive year and returned approximately $500 million through dividends and buybacks. The 4.77% dividend yield at current prices is real compensation for waiting. With a forward P/E of roughly 12x, the stock is cheap if the cycle turns. But management declined to give full-year 2026 EPS guidance, citing macro uncertainty, which limits conviction.
#1: Ecolab (ECL) Ecolab is the clear winner. This is a company that delivered a record year across every major financial metric and then guided for another strong year on top of it.
Q4 revenue hit $4.196 billion, up 4.76% year over year, with organic operating income margin expanding 140 basis points to 18.5%. The fastest-growing segments tell the real story: Ecolab Digital grew 24% to $99 million, Global Life Sciences accelerated to 10% growth, and Global Pest Elimination grew 8% with organic operating income surging 46%.
CEO Christophe Beck put it directly: “2025 was a record year for Ecolab with record sales, operating income margin, EPS, and free cash flows.” For 2026, management guided for adjusted EPS of $8.43 to $8.63, representing 12% to 15% growth, with reported sales growth of 7% to 9%. The One Ecolab productivity initiative had its savings target raised from $225 million to $325 million by 2027.
The Ovivo Electronics acquisition doubles Ecolab’s Global High-Tech business, creating an end-to-end water solution for microelectronics customers at exactly the moment AI infrastructure buildout is driving unprecedented demand for ultrapure water.
The stock has pulled back about 8.7% over the past month from near its 52-week high, sitting at $273.11 today versus a filing price of $298.87. That pullback comes against a backdrop of record fundamentals and accelerating guidance.
The Verdict These three companies share a sector label but almost nothing else. Boise Cascade is a housing recovery story needing patience and a catalyst that hasn’t arrived. Eastman is a value play with a real yield and a self-help narrative, but the cycle hasn’t turned and management won’t commit to a full-year number. Ecolab is in a different category: record results, expanding margins, a smart acquisition timed to AI water demand, and guidance that would be the envy of most industrial companies.
It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Boise Cascade (BCC - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 15.1% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Boise Cascade due for a breakout? Well, first let's take a quick look at its latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for Boise Cascade, L.L.C. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
Boise Cascade Q4 Earnings & Sales Top Estimates, Both Down Y/YBoise Cascade’s fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings and sales topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate but declined year over year. The quarter’s performance reflects subdued demand resulting in lower volumes and unfavorable commodity pricing.
Revenues and EarningsBoise Cascade reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 24 cents per share, topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 16 cents and plunging 86.5% year over year from $1.78 in the prior-year quarter.
Sales of $1.46 billion topped the consensus mark of $1.43 billion by 2.2% but declined 7% year over year, mainly due to lower sales in the Wood Products segment.
Segment PerformanceThe Wood Products segment posted a loss of $13.8 million compared with income of $33.6 million last year, as sales dropped 15.7% to $354 million. Lower laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and I-joist prices and reduced volumes hurt performance. Segment EBITDA plunged 78.3% to $12.3 million.
The Building Materials Distribution (BMD) segment recorded sales of $1.36 billion, down 5.3% year over year, while income fell 41.3% to $41.5 million. Lower commodity wood product pricing and softer demand weighed on margins. Segment EBITDA decreased 33.3% to $56.4 million.
Margins and ProfitabilityAdjusted EBITDA tumbled 55.6% year over year to $57.2 million from $128.7 million, as profitability contracted sharply across segments.
The company’s margins were pressured by declining engineered wood and plywood prices, weaker commodity wood product pricing and higher per-unit manufacturing costs, which offset benefits from operational efficiencies.
Balance Sheet and Capital ReturnsThe company’s cash and cash equivalents were $477.2 million at the end of 2025, compared with $713.3 million reported at the end of 2024. The total liquidity as of Dec. 31, 2025, was $872.3 million, including $395.1 million of undrawn committed bank line availability and cash and cash equivalents. Outstanding debt as of 2025 was $445.4 million, slightly down from $446.2 million reported at 2024-end.
During 2025, the company repurchased 2,101,392 shares of its common stock for a total value of $181.4 million and paid $34.6 million through dividends.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?Analysts were quiet during the last two month period as none of them issued any earnings estimate revisions.
VGM ScoresCurrently, Boise Cascade has a average Growth Score of C, a grade with the same score on the momentum front. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock has a score of B on the value side, putting it in the top 40% for value investors.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook Boise Cascade has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). We expect a below average return from the stock in the next few months.
SG Americas Securities LLC boosted its stake in shares of Boise Cascade, L.L.C. (NYSE:BCC – Free Report) by 890.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 34,977 shares of the construction company’s stock after acquiring an additional 31,445 shares during the period. SG Americas Securities LLC owned 0.09% of Boise Cascade worth $2,574,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in BCC. Cerity Partners LLC grew its position in Boise Cascade by 3.8% in the 2nd quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 3,274 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $284,000 after purchasing an additional 121 shares during the period. Raymond James Financial Inc. raised its holdings in Boise Cascade by 1.0% during the second quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 13,219 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $1,148,000 after buying an additional 126 shares during the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Boise Cascade by 6.2% in the third quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 2,726 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $211,000 after buying an additional 158 shares in the last quarter. CWM LLC lifted its stake in shares of Boise Cascade by 30.6% in the third quarter. CWM LLC now owns 747 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $58,000 after buying an additional 175 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Evergreen Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Boise Cascade by 3.4% during the third quarter. Evergreen Capital Management LLC now owns 6,776 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $524,000 after buying an additional 224 shares during the last quarter. 96.18% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Boise Cascade Price Performance Shares of NYSE BCC opened at $73.13 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $2.62 billion, a PE ratio of 20.78, a PEG ratio of 1.05 and a beta of 1.23. The company has a quick ratio of 1.74, a current ratio of 3.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $79.47 and its 200-day moving average price is $76.67. Boise Cascade, L.L.C. has a twelve month low of $65.14 and a twelve month high of $100.21.
Boise Cascade Announces Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 23rd were paid a $0.22 dividend. This represents a $0.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, February 23rd. Boise Cascade’s dividend payout ratio is 25.00%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. DA Davidson restated a “buy” rating and issued a $95.00 target price on shares of Boise Cascade in a report on Tuesday, February 24th. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price objective on Boise Cascade from $85.00 to $94.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Boise Cascade in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Boise Cascade from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, February 28th. Finally, Truist Financial increased their price target on Boise Cascade from $92.00 to $103.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $105.67.
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Boise Cascade Profile (Free Report)
Boise Cascade Company operates as a leading manufacturer and distributor of wood products and building materials in North America. The company’s operations are organized into two primary segments: wood products manufacturing and building materials distribution. In its manufacturing segment, Boise Cascade produces a wide array of engineered wood products, including plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), lumber, particleboard and laminated veneer lumber (LVL), serving residential, commercial and industrial customers.
In its distribution segment, Boise Cascade sources and delivers building materials through an extensive network of distribution centers, servicing professional builders, remodelers, contractors and industrial customers.
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BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boise Cascade Company (NYSE: BCC) was recently named one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America in 2026 by Newsweek. The list of winners spans 23 industries and recognizes 700 leading companies that have demonstrated exceptional trustworthiness in the eyes of consumers, employees, and investors. Boise Cascade ranked in the Top 12 within its industry. “It is an incredible honor to be recognized as one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America,” said Jeff S.
BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boise Cascade Company (NYSE: BCC) will host a webcast and conference call to discuss first quarter 2026 earnings on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 11 a.m. Eastern. To join the webcast, go to the Investors section of our website at www.bc.com/investors and select the Event Calendar link. Analysts and investors who wish to ask questions during the Q&A session can register for the call here. The archived webcast will be available in the Investors section of Boise Casca.
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BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boise Cascade Company's (Boise Cascade or the Company) (NYSE: BCC) Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share to holders of its common stock. The dividend will be paid on June 17, 2026 to stockholders of record on June 1, 2026. Future dividend declarations, including amount per share, record date and payment date, will be made by the board of directors and will depend upon, among other things, legal capital requirements and surplus, the Co.
BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boise Cascade Company ("Boise Cascade," the "Company," "we," or "our") (NYSE: BCC) today reported net income of $17.8 million, or $0.50 per share, on sales of $1.5 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared with net income of $40.3 million, or $1.06 per share, on sales of $1.5 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. “In the first quarter of 2026, our businesses delivered solid results despite the current demand environment, influenced.
On May 15, 2026, Concentric Capital Strategies disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing that it sold 336,881 shares of Boise Cascade (BCC +3.44%) last quarter, an estimated $26.99 million transaction based on quarterly average pricing.
What happenedAccording to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated May 15, 2026, Concentric Capital Strategies reduced its position in Boise Cascade Company by 336,881 shares. The estimated value of the trade was $26.99 million, based on the average closing price for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The stake's value at quarter-end dropped by $24.60 million, reflecting both the sale and stock price movement.
What else to knowFollowing this reduction, Boise Cascade Company represents 0.56% of the fund's 13F reportable assets.Top holdings after the filing:NYSEMKT:SPY: $499.46 million (43.5% of AUM)NASDAQ:AAPL: $22.55 million (2.0% of AUM)NASDAQ:NVDA: $16.50 million (1.4% of AUM)NASDAQ:GOOGL: $15.91 million (1.4% of AUM)NYSE:MSGS: $15.90 million (1.4% of AUM)As of Friday, Boise Cascade Company shares were priced at $67.16, down about 23% over the past year, which is well underperforming the S&P 500, which is instead up 28% in the same period.Company overviewMetricValueRevenue (TTM)$6.4 billionNet Income (TTM)$110.3 millionDividend Yield1.3%Price (as of Friday)$67.16Company snapshotBoise Cascade Company manufactures engineered wood products and distributes building materials, including plywood, lumber, and related construction supplies.The firm operates through two segments: Wood Products, which generates revenue from production of structural panels and beams, and Building Materials Distribution, which sources and delivers a broad portfolio of construction materials to dealers and retailers.It serves wholesalers, home improvement centers, retail lumberyards, specialty distributors, and industrial converters primarily in the United States and Canada.Boise Cascade Company manufactures wood products and distributes building materials in the United States and Canada to serve the construction and home improvement markets. The company maintains a broad distribution network and manufacturing capabilities, supporting a diverse customer base across residential and commercial construction sectors.
What this transaction means for investorsWith Boise Cascade representing less than 1% of Concentric Capital's assets after the sale, the move appears more consistent with portfolio repositioning than a complete loss of confidence, but it’s also noteworthy that the timing comes after a challenging quarter. First-quarter sales slipped 2% to $1.5 billion, while net income fell 56% to $17.8 million as softer demand, lower engineered wood product pricing, and higher costs weighed on results. Adjusted EBITDA declined 27% to $66.6 million.
Still, management's commentary was notably measured rather than alarmed. CEO Jeff Strom said the company delivered "solid results despite the current demand environment" and argued Boise's integrated model positions it well during periods of uncertainty. The company also ended the quarter with $733.8 million of available liquidity and continued returning capital to shareholders, repurchasing $65.5 million of stock during the quarter and another $25 million in April.
For long-term investors, the key question remains housing. Mortgage-rate volatility and affordability challenges are creating headwinds today, but in its outlook, Boise continues to point to an undersupplied housing market and aging housing stock as durable long-term demand drivers. If those themes play out, the recent weakness could prove temporary.
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It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Boise Cascade (BCC - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 4% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Boise Cascade due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.
Boise Cascade Q1 Earnings Top Estimates on Integrated Model’s StrengthBoise Cascade delivered first-quarter 2026 results, with adjusted earnings topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate but declining year over year. The top line also declined on a year-over-year basis.
Q1 Revenues & EarningsBoise Cascade posted first-quarter of 2026 earnings of 50 cents per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 43 cents by 16.3%. Earnings fell 52.8% year over year from $1.06.
Sales were $1.50 billion, down 2.5% from the year-ago quarter’s $1.54 billion, as demand remained uneven amid volatile mortgage rates and severe weather. In the quarter, total U.S. housing starts increased 1% year over year, while single-family housing starts, a key demand driver for Boise Cascade, declined 5%.
BCC’s Segment PerformanceWood Products sales, including sales to the distribution segment, decreased 4% year over year to $398.2 million. Segment income dropped 52% to $8.5 million, reflecting a tougher pricing environment and cost headwinds in engineered wood products (EWP).
Average net selling prices declined 7% year over year for both LVL and I-joists, while volumes fell 1% and 5%, respectively. Plywood provided support, with management citing higher plywood sales volumes and prices, aided by resumed operations at the Oakdale veneer and plywood mill following planned downtime in 2025 for modernization projects.
Building Materials Distribution (BMD) generated sales of $1.39 billion, down 1% year over year. The sales decline was caused by a 3% drop in net selling prices, partially offset by a 2% increase in volumes, pointing to steady underlying activity but continued pricing pressure in certain categories.
By product line, general line product sales increased 4%, while commodity and EWP sales declined 5% and 7%, respectively. BMD segment income decreased 32% to $32.9 million and segment EBITDA fell 23% to $48.2 million as gross margin dollars slipped and selling and distribution expenses rose.
BCC’s Q1 Results Reflect Lower Profitability YoYDespite the earnings beat, profitability contracted meaningfully. Net income fell to $17.8 million from $40.3 million, reflecting lower segment earnings and higher operating costs.
Adjusted EBITDA declined 27% year over year to $66.6 million. Management said the quarter was shaped by demand uncertainty tied to geopolitical events, volatile mortgage rates and severe weather, even as the company leaned on its integrated model to support customer service and product availability.
Boise Cascade’s Balance Sheet Supports Ongoing ReturnsBoise Cascade ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $338.7 million, down from $477.2 million at the end of 2025. Total available liquidity was $733.8 million, including $395.1 million of undrawn committed bank line availability. Outstanding debt as of March 31, 2026, was $448.1 million, slightly up from $445.4 million reported at the end of 2025.
The company repurchased 830,751 shares of common stock during the quarter for $65.5 million and, in April 2026, bought back an additional 312,894 shares for approximately $25 million. It also returned $10.4 million to its shareholders through dividends during the quarter.
On April 30, 2026, the board declared a quarterly cash dividend of 22 cents per share, payable on June 17, to its shareholders of record as of June 1. In addition, management reaffirmed its 2026 capital expenditure outlook of $150 million to $170 million, excluding any potential acquisition-related spending.
BCC’s Outlook Calls for Sequential EBITDA Improvement in Q2For second-quarter 2026, BCC expects BMD EBITDA of $65-$80 million and Wood Products EBITDA of $32-$47 million. With unallocated corporate costs of ($14)-($12) million, the total company adjusted EBITDA is projected at $83 to $115 million.
The guidance framework implies a seasonally stronger quarter but leaves room for demand and pricing volatility. Management noted that BMD’s quarter-to-date daily sales pace was running 15% above the first-quarter average, while gross margins are expected in the 14.25%-15% range. For Wood Products, the company expects mid-single-digit sequential volume gains in EWP and plywood, with EWP pricing ranging from flat to a low single-digit sequential decline. It also outlined assumptions for depreciation and amortization of $40-$42 million, an effective tax rate of about 27% and roughly 35.5 million diluted shares outstanding as of April 30.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?Analysts were quiet during the last two month period as none of them issued any earnings estimate revisions.
VGM ScoresCurrently, Boise Cascade has a average Growth Score of C, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with an F. However, the stock was allocated a grade of A on the value side, putting it in the top 20% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook Boise Cascade has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry PlayerBoise Cascade is part of the Zacks Building Products - Wood industry. Over the past month, Weyerhaeuser (WY - Free Report) , a stock from the same industry, has gained 2.9%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended March 2026 more than a month ago.
Weyerhaeuser reported revenues of $1.73 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -2%. EPS of $0.11 for the same period compares with $0.11 a year ago.
Weyerhaeuser is expected to post earnings of $0.10 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -16.7%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +66.7%.
Weyerhaeuser has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of F.
“BCC Research examines how AI is speeding up trait discovery, improving seed development, predicting crop performance and supporting faster commercialization of GM crops.” June 12, 2026 08:18 ET | Source: BCC Research LLC
Boston, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming the genetically modified foods industry, accelerating innovation cycles and reshaping how agricultural companies address mounting global food security challenges, according to BCC Research's new AI Impact on Genetically Modified Foods Market - BCC Pulse Report. The analysis examines how AI technologies are revolutionizing crop development, regulatory compliance, and supply chain management across the global GM agriculture sector.
Key Findings
• Accelerated Innovation Cycles: AI-driven genomic selection models are reducing GM crop development timelines by combining DNA markers with environmental data to predict performance across diverse climatic conditions, addressing traditional breeding method limitations.
• Strategic Investment Surge: Major agricultural companies are treating AI as a strategic pillar, with Bayer committing an additional $1.52 billion to its Leaps venture investment arm in 2022 specifically for breakthrough innovations in life sciences and agriculture.
• Supply Chain Transformation: Blockchain-enabled AI systems are enhancing traceability throughout GM supply chains, while computer vision technologies enable hybrid purity testing and off-type seed detection with unprecedented accuracy.
• Climate Resilience Focus: Machine learning applications for pest evolution simulation and disease outbreak forecasting are addressing rapidly evolving agricultural threats that overcome existing genetic resistance in GM crops.
• Precision Agriculture Integration: AI-powered precision spraying technologies are reducing herbicide usage while supporting complex multi-trait designs that stack herbicide tolerance, insect resistance, and drought tolerance capabilities.
• Industry Leadership Consolidation: Key players including Bayer, Syngenta, Corteva, BASF, and LongPing High-Tech are leveraging AI platforms, with Corteva's Breeding Analytics Engine utilizing advanced algorithms to evaluate millions of genetic combinations simultaneously.
Strategic Implications
The convergence of AI and genetic modification technologies represents a paradigm shift in addressing global food security challenges. Rising food demand and climate uncertainty are driving unprecedented need for resilient crops, while traditional development methods struggle with the complexity of multi-trait designs and climate prediction. AI is emerging as the critical enabler, reducing development costs while accelerating innovation in GM trait discovery.
Government funding expansion across major GM-producing regions including the U.S., Brazil, Argentina, China, and India is supporting AI-enabled agricultural research, creating favorable conditions for sustained investment. Companies are scaling GM programs through AI-enabled phenotyping systems, with LongPing High-Tech's maize initiatives exemplifying this trend.
Investment Considerations
The AI-GM foods intersection presents compelling opportunities for investors focused on agricultural technology and food security solutions. Companies with established AI capabilities and strong R&D pipelines are best positioned to capture market share as regulatory frameworks adapt to accelerated innovation cycles. Key investment themes include genomic selection platforms, precision agriculture technologies, and supply chain traceability solutions. However, investors should monitor regulatory bottlenecks and evolving biosafety assessment requirements that could impact commercialization timelines. Strategic partnerships between established agricultural companies and AI technology providers represent particularly attractive value creation opportunities.
About the Report
The report provides comprehensive analysis of AI's transformative impact on the GM foods industry, examining technology adoption patterns, investment trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory developments. AI Impact on Genetically Modified Foods Market - BCC Pulse Report delivers strategic intelligence for stakeholders navigating this rapidly evolving sector.
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