Canfor Pulp Products Inc. Price & Performance (CFPUF)

Canfor Pulp Products delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, posting earnings per share of $0.09 and revenue of $196.2 million, both exceeding analyst forecasts. The company attributed the performance to higher productivity and strategic cost management. Despite the positive surprise, shares remained flat, reflecting broader market caution amid ongoing global economic uncertainties.12

Canfor Corporation reported a 38% reduction in operating loss for Q1 2025, down to $28.5 million from $45.9 million last quarter. This was driven by higher North American lumber and pulp prices, with the pulp segment returning to profitability. However, persistent market volatility and trade challenges remain key risks for the company.3

Canfor Pulp Products has revised its maintenance schedule, planning outages at its Intercon and Northwood mills in the third and fourth quarters. These outages are expected to reduce Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft pulp production by a total of 12,000 tonnes, potentially tightening supply as the company navigates uncertain demand and trade conditions.45