Monitor Q3 for realization of price increases across all regions and progress on Eastover strategic investments; cash flow is heavily weighted to H2, so free cash flow inflection in Q3–Q4 is critical. The $9M valuation allowance is non-cash but highlights foreign tax structure risk.
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Executive Summary
Sylvamo reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.03, missing consensus of $0.07 by 57%, on revenue of $806M (slightly below $811.3M consensus). Net loss widened to $11M from a $15M profit a year ago, and adjusted EBITDA fell 27% YoY to $60M. The miss reflects ongoing transition costs from the Riverdale supply agreement termination, tariff shifts, and a $13M special items charge including a $9M valuation allowance.
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Key Facts
- Q2 2026 net loss of $11M vs net income of $15M in Q2 2025
- Adjusted EPS of $0.03 missed consensus of $0.07 (-57%)
- Revenue of $806M grew 1.5% YoY but missed $811.3M consensus
- Adjusted EBITDA of $60M declined 27% from $82M in Q2 2025
- Free cash flow was negative $23M vs negative $2M a year ago
- Net special items of $13M ($0.34/share) included $9M valuation allowance on deferred tax assets
Financial Impact
Adjusted EPS miss of 57% and 27% EBITDA decline signal operational weakness; revenue slightly below consensus
Risk Factors
- Continued cost pressure from Middle East conflict on energy, chemicals, and transportation
- Tariff uncertainty impacting import strategy and North America footprint transition
- Extended outage at Eastover mill could delay capacity additions and cost savings
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001856485-26-000031 |
| Document: syl-20260807.htm | 0001856485-26-000031 |
| Document: 0001856485-26-000031-index-headers.html | 0001856485-26-000031 |
| Document: 0001856485-26-000031-index.html | 0001856485-26-000031 |
| Document: 0001856485-26-000031.txt | 0001856485-26-000031 |
| 8-K Data (Synthetic) | 0001856485-26-000031 |
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