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Mar 31, 2024

Sylvamo Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Sylvamo's first quarter results met expectations, with a strong second quarter outlook reflecting improving conditions.

Key Takeaways

Sylvamo's first quarter 2024 results showed a net income of $43 million ($1.02 per diluted share) and an adjusted EBITDA of $118 million. The company experienced stable pricing and mix, a decrease in volume due to seasonal demand in Latin America, and improvements in operations costs. The second quarter outlook forecasts an adjusted EBITDA between $145 million and $160 million.

Net income was $43 million ($1.02 per diluted share).

Adjusted EBITDA reached $118 million (13% margin).

Cash provided by operating activities was $27 million.

Free cash flow was $(33) million.

Total Revenue
$905M
Previous year: $959M
-5.6%
EPS
$1.07
Previous year: $2.51
-57.4%
Adjusted EBITDA
$118M
Previous year: $208M
-43.3%
Free Cash Flow
-$33M
Previous year: $2M
-1750.0%
Effective Tax Rate
28%
Previous year: 31%
-9.7%
Gross Profit
$150M
Previous year: $271M
-44.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$149M
Previous year: $191M
-22.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$33M
Previous year: $2M
-1750.0%
Total Assets
$2.8B
Previous year: $2.8B
+-0.0%

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Sylvamo Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Sylvamo anticipates an adjusted EBITDA of $145 million to $160 million for the second quarter of 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Price and mix are expected to increase by $15 million to $20 million.
  • Volume is projected to increase by $5 million to $10 million.
  • Operations and other costs are expected to improve by $5 million to $10 million.
  • Input and transportation costs are projected to be stable to improving up to $5 million.
  • Better mix in Latin America

Challenges Ahead

  • Unfavorable fiber costs in Latin America
  • Total planned maintenance outage expenses are expected to increase by $3 million
  • Seasonally stronger demand in Latin America
  • Continued momentum in Europe and North America
  • Lower costs in Europe and North America

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income