Boise Cascade reported a net income of $96.7 million, or $2.43 per share, on sales of $1.5 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. This is compared to a net income of $302.6 million, or $7.61 per share, on sales of $2.3 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
The expected weaker environment from lower new single-family starts and commodity product prices was evident during the first quarter.
The company delivered solid financial results despite these headwinds.
Economic uncertainties persist as we look to the second quarter, but we remain focused on providing high service levels.
The strength of our balance sheet allows us to remain committed to our strategies and the continued execution of our growth initiatives.
The full year outlook for 2023 is uncertain and is reflected in various industry forecasts for 2023 U.S housing starts that generally range from 1.2 million to 1.4 million units, compared with actual housing starts of 1.55 million in 2022.
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