West Fraser Q3-26 loss widens 31% from Q2-26 to USD 80 million
WFG•West Fraser’s third-quarter 2026 loss widened 31% from the previous quarter to USD 80 million, while sales fell to USD 1.36 billion; mill curtailments are expected to trigger a USD 200 million to USD 220 million fourth-quarter impairment loss.
1. Quarterly results and curtailments
West Fraser’s third-quarter 2026 loss widened 31% from the previous quarter to USD 80 million, and sales fell to USD 1.36 billion. Weak demand prompted indefinite curtailments at the Huguley OSB and Leola lumber mills, expected to take effect in the fourth quarter. The curtailments are expected to trigger a fourth-quarter asset impairment loss of USD 200 million to USD 220 million.
