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UFP Industries Releases Fourth Quarter 2025 Results

UFP Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI), a prominent manufacturer well-known for its value-added products across retail, packaging, and construction sectors, recently announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025. Amid a volatile market, the company experienced a decline in both net sales and earnings, reflecting broader economic challenges.

Financial Overview

In the fourth quarter, net sales totaled $1.33 billion, reflecting a 9% decrease compared to the same period in the previous year. This drop was attributed to a 2% decline in prices and a 7% reduction in organic units sold. The diluted earnings per share stood at $0.70, a significant reduction from $1.12 reported in Q4 2024. The net earnings attributable to controlling interests also fell to $40 million, down from $68 million year-over-year.

Additionally, the company reported an Adjusted EBITDA of $107.2 million for the quarter, which accounts for 8.1% of net sales, and an annual Adjusted EBITDA margin of 8.9%, reflecting a modest increase from 2019.

Market Conditions and Strategic Insights

In a statement, CEO Will Schwartz indicated that even with the soft demand in end-markets, UFP Industries' performance met internal expectations. Schwartz remarked on the progress made toward navigating a challenging market environment and emphasized the company's commitment to maintaining stringent cost controls and continuing growth investments. The leadership expressed a cautiously optimistic outlook for the business in 2026, anticipating market conditions to stabilize.

UFP Industries maintained a robust capital structure, closing 2025 with over $900 million in cash and cash equivalents, alongside a total liquidity of $2.2 billion. In the past year, the company returned $515 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, demonstrating a balanced approach to capital allocation.

Segment Performance

UFP Retail

In retail, net sales fell by 15.4% to $443.9 million, with a notable 62.4% decrease in net earnings to $9.1 million. The ProWood brand saw a significant decline in organic unit sales, contrasting with the growth in the Deckorators brand, which experienced a 17% increase.

UFP Packaging

The packaging segment saw a slight sales decrease of 1.4% to $370.1 million, while net earnings dropped 54.7% to $7.5 million. Despite these challenges, structural packaging organic unit sales recorded a 1% growth during the quarter.

UFP Construction

Sales in the construction segment also fell 9.7% to $439.8 million. Net earnings halved year-over-year, from $27.6 million to $15.4 million, impacted by reduced activity in single-family residential projects in core markets.

Looking Ahead

Looking forward to 2026, UFP Industries anticipates a continued flat to slightly decreased demand across its segments. The company aims to capitalize on its balanced portfolio to enhance shareholder value, with a focus on strategic acquisitions and organic growth opportunities. UFP plans to invest $300 million to $325 million in capital projects in the forthcoming year, indicating confidence in the company’s direction amid ongoing market challenges.

In conclusion, while UFP's fourth quarter results revealed setbacks, the company remains poised through a strong balance sheet and a strategic focus on improving market conditions as 2026 progresses.

Q4 2025 Key Figures

• - Net Sales: $1,329,823 thousand
• - Net Earnings: $40,156 thousand
• - Adjusted EBITDA: $107,243 thousand
• - Earnings per Share: $0.70

For further updates, a conference call will be held on February 24, 2026, where the leadership will discuss these results and provide an outlook for the company’s future performance.