Merger Closed Ahead of Schedule with Clear Synergy Targets
Merger with PotlatchDeltic closed Jan 30; management expects $40 million of annual run-rate synergies within 24 months with at least half (~$20M) achieved in the first year. Integration progress described as strong with cost-saving and organizational optimization underway.
Substantial Increase in Adjusted EBITDA
Company reported adjusted EBITDA of $94 million in Q1 versus $27 million in prior year period, driven by PotlatchDeltic contribution and operational performance (approx. +248% year-over-year).
Improved Segment Performance — Southern Timber
Southern Timber adjusted EBITDA was $46 million, up 68% year-over-year; total harvest volumes rose ~76% year-over-year (driven by ~1 million tons from PotlatchDeltic). Pricing reporting revised to delivered log basis post-merger.
Northwest Timber Recovery Signs
Northwest Timber adjusted EBITDA was $9 million, +45% year-over-year; harvest volumes increased ~38% (including incremental Idaho volume). Lumber pricing improved during Q1, supporting optimism for log price momentum.
Wood Products Contribution and Lumber Price Recovery
Wood Products segment generated $7 million of adjusted EBITDA for the 2-month post-merger period; average lumber price realization rebounded ~11% from $384/MBF (Q4 legacy PotlatchDeltic) to $427–$437/MBF in the quarter. Full-quarter shipments (including pre-merger period) totaled 288M board feet; 2-month shipments were 199M board feet.
Real Estate Strength and Solar Opportunity
Real estate revenue was $60 million on ~7,700 acres at an average of $7,300/acre; Real Estate adjusted EBITDA was $46 million versus $2 million prior year. Notable 2,200-acre solar sale at ~$10,000/acre (~$23M). Portfolio includes ~80,000 acres under option for solar, with ~35,000 acres of options maturing by end of 2028.
Improved Cash Generation and Capital Allocation Flexibility
Cash available for distribution (CAD) was $90 million vs $20 million prior year (+350%). Company finished Q1 with $682 million cash and $2.1 billion debt (net debt to enterprise value ~18%). Repurchased ~1.5 million shares for $31 million in Q1 and has ~$198 million remaining on repurchase authorization.
Clear 2026 Volume and Segment Outlook
Guidance provided: Southern Timber harvest volumes 12.1–12.6M tons (Q2 2.9–3.1M); Northwest Timber full year 2.0–2.3M tons (Q2 ~500k); Wood Products expected shipments ~1.1B board feet for 11 months contribution (Q2 310–320M); Real Estate Q2 adjusted EBITDA expected $25–35M and full year $180–200M.