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    Does Positive EBITDA Amid Losses And Debt Cuts Change The Bull Case For West Fraser Timber (TSX:WFG)?

    Simply Wall St·08/01/2026 01:10:42
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    • In the past quarter, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. reported Q2 2026 sales of US$1,434 million and a net loss of US$61 million, widening its loss per share from continuing operations year‑on‑year.
    • Despite the headline net loss and lower six‑month sales of US$2,767 million, the company generated positive adjusted EBITDA, ramped up its new Henderson mill, and reduced net debt, while not deploying any capital under its latest share buyback authorization.
    • We will now examine how the positive adjusted EBITDA and operational progress at Henderson may influence West Fraser Timber’s investment narrative.

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    West Fraser Timber Investment Narrative Recap

    To own West Fraser Timber, you need to believe that its core lumber and OSB businesses can work through current earnings pressure while disciplined capital allocation supports recovery. The latest quarter’s wider net loss does not appear to materially change the near term focus on restoring margins, but it does underline the key risk that weaker pricing and higher costs could keep segment EBITDA volatile.

    The most relevant recent announcement is the new share buyback authorization for up to 3,800,917 shares, under which West Fraser has not yet repurchased any stock. In the context of ongoing losses but positive adjusted EBITDA and progress at the Henderson mill, the lack of buyback activity so far keeps attention squarely on operational improvement as the primary potential catalyst.

    Yet even with operational momentum at Henderson, investors still need to watch how sustained margin pressure could affect West Fraser’s ability to...

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    West Fraser Timber’s narrative projects $6.6 billion revenue and $602.7 million earnings by 2029.

    Uncover how West Fraser Timber's forecasts yield a CA$106.61 fair value, a 17% upside to its current price.

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    Four Simply Wall St Community estimates for West Fraser’s fair value span roughly US$78 to US$322 per share, showing very different expectations about upside. Set against the recent widening losses and pressure on lumber and OSB margins, this spread underlines how important it is to weigh several independent views before judging the company’s long term earnings power.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.