PotlatchDeltic reports Q2 EPS 17c, consensus 15c

Reports Q2 revenue $320.7M, consensus $304.76M. “All of our business segments delivered solid operational execution in the second quarter in spite of languishing lumber markets and the current economic backdrop,” said Eric Cremers, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our Real Estate business generated strong rural sales activity that created high value transactions with significant premiums to timberland values, highlighted by the closing of our previously announced 34,100-acre timberland sale to Forest Investment Associates for $57 million. Additionally, our Wood Products business is diligently focused on the final phase of construction on our Waldo, Arkansas sawmill expansion and modernization project for completion in the third quarter. As for capital allocation, our strong balance sheet and liquidity continues to allow us the flexibility to execute on our disciplined and opportunistic strategy, which included $25 million of share repurchases during the quarter. Looking ahead, we continue to believe long-term underlying housing fundamentals remain favorable and are optimistic that lumber markets will gain renewed momentum as inflation and interest rates improve,” stated Mr. Cremers.