AUS
NZ
UK
CA
USA
IND
Highlights
- The U.S. Department of Commerce released a preliminary determination on Monday, January 31.
- The U.S. agency plans to reduce softwood lumber tariff to nearly 12 per cent, which can boost exports for softwood lumber companies.
- The forest mentioned here stock grew by almost 74 per cent year-over-year (YoY).
The US Department of Commerce, in a preliminary determination published on Monday, January 31, signalled at reducing tariffs on softwood lumber imported from Canada.
The US reportedly plans to bring down the tariffs from nearly 18 per cent to about 12 per cent, a move that could boost Canadian exports of softwood lumber south of the border.
The American agency, however, noted that until the final determination is out, which is expected later this year in November, most Canadian lumber producers will continue paying a duty of 17.91 per cent for exports to the US.
In the wake of this development, let us talk about two TSX lumber stocks.
1. Resolute Forests Products Inc (TSX:RFP)
Resolute Forests Products produces a wide array of forest goods, including wood products, market pulp, tissue, and paper, with facilities across Canada and the United States.
The Montreal-based forest products company recorded sales of US$ 817 million in the third quarter that ended on September 30, 2021, up from US$ 730 million a year ago.
Also read: Imperial Oil (IMO) records profit of $813M in Q4. An oil stock to buy?
The wood company earned a profit of US$ 80 million in the latest quarter against US$ 57 million in Q3 FY2020.
Stocks of Resolute Forests climbed over four per cent to close at C$ 17.97 apiece on Tuesday, February 1.
RFP stock grew by almost 74 per cent year-over-year (YoY).
Image source: © 2022 Kalkine Media®
2. Western Forests Products Inc (TSX: WEF)
Western Forests Products manufactures and sells lumber items in the North American and Chinese markets.
The Vancouver-based timber producer saw its revenue stand at C$ 352.9 million in Q3 FY2021, as compared to C$ 290.6 million in Q3 FY2020.
Western recorded a net income of C$ 42.2 million in this quarter, notably up from C$ 11.5 million a year ago.
Stocks of Western Forests closed at C$ 2.07 apiece on Tuesday, having expanded by almost 57 per cent YoY.
Bottomline
The Canadian lumber companies that export products to the US can see some revenue growth if the tariff reductions come into the picture. However, investors exploring such companies should bear in mind that the final determination on this matter is yet to come.
Also read: Top 5 TSX growth stocks to watch in February
