Louisiana‑Pacific posts Q3 profit surge, beats earnings estimates and raises FY26 outlook

Louisiana‑Pacific reported third‑quarter 2026 net sales of $691 million and net income of $23 million, up from $663 million and $9 million a year earlier. Diluted EPS was $0.32 and adjusted EPS $0.39, both above consensus. The siding segment drove growth with $473 million in net sales, and the company issued Q4 siding sales guidance of $390‑$400 million while raising full‑year adjusted EBITDA guidance to $270‑$280 million.

The earnings beat and higher guidance suggest stronger profitability, which the company expects will support its share price; shares rose about 5% in pre‑market trading after the release.

  • 1Net sales were $691 million in Q3 2026, up from $663 million a year earlier.
  • 2Net income was $23 million in Q3 2026, up from $9 million a year earlier.
  • 3Diluted earnings per share were $0.32.
  • 4Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.39.
  • 5Siding net sales were $473 million, up 7% year‑over‑year.
  • 6Guidance for Q4 2026 siding net sales is $390 million to $400 million.

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