Sylvamo Q1 Loss Widens to $0.53 as Revenue Tops Estimates
SLVM•Sylvamo posted a Q1 loss of $0.53 per share versus a $0.25 expected loss, while revenue exceeded consensus estimates. This follows a $0.68 per-share profit in Q1 2025, reflecting rising input costs and softer demand that compressed margins across its paper portfolio.
1. Q1 2026 Results
Sylvamo reported a first-quarter loss of $0.53 per share, wider than the $0.25 per-share loss forecast. Revenue surpassed consensus estimates, though the company did not disclose exact sales figures in its summary release.
2. Year-over-Year Comparison
In Q1 2025 Sylvamo earned $0.68 per share, marking a sharp year-over-year reversal. The swing reflects escalating raw material and energy costs combined with softer market demand that eroded profitability across its paper segments.
