Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know

In the latest close session, Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) was down 2.25% at $86.44. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.13% for the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.11%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.72%. Prior to today's trading, shares of the home construction supplier had gained 9.5% outpaced the Construction sector's gain of 4.68% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.78%.The upcoming earnings release of Louisiana-Pacific will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on February 17, 2026. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at -$0.02, signifying a 101.94% drop compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $608.6 million, down 10.63% from the year-ago period. In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $2.59 per share and a revenue of $2.75 billion, indicating changes of -55.95% and 0%, respectively, from the former year. Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Louisiana-Pacific. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential. Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system. The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 9.61% downward. Louisiana-Pacific currently has a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell). With respect to valuation, Louisiana-Pacific is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 28.19. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 25.56. The Building Products - Wood industry is part of the Construction sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 228, placing it within the bottom 7% of over 250 industries. The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions. Beyond Nvidia: AI's Second Wave Is HereThe AI revolution has already minted millionaires. But the stocks everyone knows about aren't likely to keep delivering the biggest profits. Little-known AI firms tackling the world's biggest problems may be more lucrative in the coming months and years.SeeWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks