Western Forest Products Faces Financial Challenges Amid Tariffs and Duty Expenses

The latest announcement is out from Western Forest Prod ( (TSE:WEF) ).

Western Forest Products Inc. reported a significant financial downturn in the third quarter of 2025, with an adjusted EBITDA of negative $65.9 million, largely due to a non-cash export duty expense of $59.5 million. The company also faced a net loss of $61.3 million, exacerbated by ongoing challenges such as the US Department of Commerce’s final antidumping and countervailing duty rates, and a new 10% tariff on imported lumber products imposed by the US government. Despite these setbacks, Western is working on strategic initiatives, including the construction of two continuous dry kilns to transition to higher value products, and has improved its liquidity and reduced net debt.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:WEF) stock is a Hold with a C$14.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Western Forest Prod stock, see the TSE:WEF Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on TSE:WEF Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TSE:WEF is a Neutral.

Western Forest Prod faces significant financial and operational challenges, as evidenced by declining revenues and profitability. The technical indicators suggest bearish momentum, and the negative P/E ratio highlights valuation concerns. The absence of earnings call data and corporate events further limits positive insights.

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More about Western Forest Prod

Western Forest Products Inc. operates in the forestry industry, focusing on the production and sale of lumber and other wood products. The company is involved in the manufacturing of specialty wood products and has a market focus on North American and international markets.

Average Trading Volume: 28,762

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: C$122.1M

Find detailed analytics on WEF stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.