Weyerhaeuser Reports First Quarter Results

Achieved net earnings of $114 million, or $0.16 per diluted share

Generated Adjusted EBITDA of $352 million, a 10 percent increase compared with fourth quarter 2023

Increased quarterly base dividend by 5.3 percent

Enhanced our carbon capture and sequestration business with exploration agreement across five potential sites in the U.S. South

Weyerhaeuser Company reported first quarter net earnings of $114 million, or 16 cents per diluted share, on net sales of $1.8 billion. This compares with net earnings of $151 million, or 21 cents per diluted share, on net sales of $1.9 billion for the same period last year and net earnings of $219 million for fourth quarter 2023. There were no special items in first quarter 2024 or the same period last year. Net earnings before special items was $121 million for fourth quarter 2023. Adjusted EBITDA for first quarter 2024 was $352 million, compared with $395 million for the same period last year and $321 million for fourth quarter 2023.

“In the first quarter, we delivered solid results across our businesses,” said Devin W. Stockfish, president and chief executive officer. “In addition, we continued to make progress toward our multi-year targets by increasing our base dividend by 5.3 percent and signing our third carbon capture and sequestration agreement in the U.S. South. Looking forward, we are encouraged by the strong underlying fundamentals that will drive long-term growth for housing and repair and remodel demand, and natural climate solutions. And given our unmatched portfolio of assets, we are uniquely positioned to capitalize on these opportunities well into the future. Our balance sheet is exceptionally strong, and we remain focused on driving peer-leading performance across our businesses, serving our customers and delivering superior long-term value and returns to our shareholders.”

Timberlands

Q1 2024 Performance

In the West, fee harvest volumes were moderately higher than the fourth quarter. Domestic sales volumes were significantly higher and export sales volumes were significantly lower, primarily for China, as the company flexed volumes to the domestic market. Domestic sales realizations were slightly lower, primarily due to mix, while export sales realizations were comparable. Per unit log and haul costs were significantly lower due to the seasonal transition to lower elevation harvest activity. In the South, fee harvest volumes were slightly lower than the fourth quarter. Sales realizations and per unit log and haul costs were comparable. Forestry and road costs in the West and South were seasonally lower.

Q2 2024 Outlook

Weyerhaeuser anticipates second quarter earnings and Adjusted EBITDA will be slightly higher than the first quarter. In the West, the company expects moderately higher fee harvest volumes, comparable sales realizations, and higher per unit log and haul costs. In the South, the company expects fee harvest volumes to be moderately higher and sales realizations and per unit log and haul costs to be comparable. Forestry and road costs in the West and South are expected to be seasonally higher.

Real Estate, Energy & Natural Resources

Q1 2024 Performance

Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA increased from the fourth quarter due to higher real estate sales. The number of acres sold increased significantly and the average price per acre decreased due to the timing and mix of properties sold.

Q2 2024 Outlook

Weyerhaeuser anticipates second quarter earnings will be approximately $10 million lower than the first quarter and Adjusted EBITDA will be comparable to the first quarter due to the timing and mix of real estate sales.

Wood Products

Q1 2024 Performance

Sales realizations for both lumber and oriented strand board increased four percent compared with fourth quarter averages. Sales volumes for lumber were slightly lower, partially driven by winter weather disruptions early in the quarter. Unit manufacturing costs for lumber were slightly higher and log costs were slightly lower. For oriented strand board, sales volumes and fiber costs were slightly higher, while unit manufacturing costs were slightly lower. Sales realizations were lower for most engineered wood products, while raw material costs were moderately higher. Unit manufacturing costs were slightly higher, and sales volumes were comparable for solid section and lower for I-joist products. Distribution results were higher due to improved commodity realizations and margins.

Q2 2024 Outlook

Weyerhaeuser anticipates second quarter earnings and Adjusted EBITDA will be slightly higher than the first quarter, excluding the effect of changes in average sales realizations for lumber and oriented strand board. For lumber, the company expects higher sales volumes, slightly lower log costs, and moderately lower unit manufacturing costs. For oriented strand board, the company anticipates moderately higher sales volumes, slightly higher fiber costs, and comparable unit manufacturing costs. For engineered wood products, the company expects sales volumes to be higher, sales realizations to be comparable, and raw material costs to be higher, primarily for oriented strand board webstock. For distribution, the company anticipates higher results compared to the first quarter.

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About Weyerhaeuser

Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world’s largest private owners of timberlands, began operations in 1900. We own or control approximately 10.5 million acres of timberlands in the U.S. and manage additional timberlands under long-term licenses in Canada. We manage these timberlands on a sustainable basis in compliance with internationally recognized forestry standards. We are also one of the largest manufacturers of wood products in North America. Our company is a real estate investment trust. In 2023, we generated $7.7 billion in net sales and employed approximately 9,300 people who serve customers worldwide. Our common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol WY.

Learn more at www.weyerhaeuser.com.

Contact:

Nancy Thompson – Media Contact – nancy.thompson@wy.com – (919) 861-0342

Source: Weyerhaeuser Company