NYSE$SLVM

Sylvamo Corp. · Q1 2024 earnings

Q1 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Sylvamo's first quarter results met expectations, with a strong second quarter outlook reflecting improving conditions.

Sylvamo's first quarter 2024 results showed a net income of $43 million ($1.02 per diluted share) and an adjusted EBITDA of $118 million. The company experienced stable pricing and mix, a decrease in volume due to seasonal demand in Latin America, and improvements in operations costs. The second quarter outlook forecasts an adjusted EBITDA between $145 million and $160 million.

  • Net income was $43 million ($1.02 per diluted share).
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $118 million (13% margin).
  • Cash provided by operating activities was $27 million.
  • Free cash flow was $(33) million.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$905M

Previous: $959M-5.6%
EPS (adj)

$1.07

Previous: $2.51-57.4%
Capital Expenditures

-$60M

Previous: -$61M+1.6%
Free Cash Flow

-$17M

Previous: $36M-147.2%
Net Income

$43M

Previous: $97M-55.7%
Operating Income

-$790M

Previous: -$750M-5.3%
Gross Profit

-$712M

Previous: -$677M-5.2%
Total Assets

$2.8B

Previous: $2.8B-0.0%
Stock-Based Comp

$7M

Previous: $7M+0.0%

Revenue & EPS history

Sylvamo · Revenue · Quarterly

$905M

Q1 2024-5.6%vs Q1 2023
Beat estimate in 9 of 15 quarters(60%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Sylvamo · $906M total across 3 segments · Q3 2023

  • North America
    $476M-19.2%
  • Latin America
    $246M-8.9%
  • Europe
    $184M+41.5%

Forward guidance

Sylvamo anticipates an adjusted EBITDA of $145 million to $160 million for the second quarter of 2024.

Tailwinds

  • Price and mix are expected to increase by $15 million to $20 million.
  • Volume is projected to increase by $5 million to $10 million.
  • Operations and other costs are expected to improve by $5 million to $10 million.
  • Input and transportation costs are projected to be stable to improving up to $5 million.
  • Better mix in Latin America

Headwinds

  • Unfavorable fiber costs in Latin America
  • Total planned maintenance outage expenses are expected to increase by $3 million
  • Seasonally stronger demand in Latin America
  • Continued momentum in Europe and North America
  • Lower costs in Europe and North America

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2024

Historical avgQ1 2024

+1.2%

Avg return

Earnings day

+2.5%

Avg return

5 days after

+2.1%

Avg return

30 days after

59%

13 / 22 earnings

Positive

+23.3%

Q4 2023

Best reaction

-17.0%

Q2 2023

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-3.2%-12.5%-12.3%
Q4 2025+5.1%-9.5%-20.3%
Q3 2025+0.1%+8.7%+13.1%
Q1 2025-12.6%-6.1%-10.6%
Q4 2024-7.3%-5.2%-14.1%
Q3 2024-14.7%-11.4%-6.5%
Q2 2024+11.3%+13.0%+10.3%
Q1 2024+2.7%+6.1%+6.0%
Q4 2023+23.3%+20.8%+24.7%
Q3 2023+7.4%+10.5%+18.4%
Q2 2023-17.0%-16.4%-15.6%
Q1 2023-7.9%-7.3%-5.2%
Q4 2022-1.3%-1.1%+2.9%
Q3 2022+8.4%+13.7%+32.3%
Q2 2022+3.0%+4.9%-8.0%
Q1 2021+6.7%+8.7%+4.1%
Q1 2022+14.4%+20.7%+19.4%
Q2 2021-5.0%-8.8%+1.5%
Q4 2019-5.0%-8.8%+1.5%
Q4 2021+7.1%+13.6%-2.9%
Q4 2020+6.5%+10.1%+1.3%
Q3 2021+4.2%+11.0%+5.6%
Q3 2020
Q2 2020
Q1 2020

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