Weyerhaeuser Company is one of the largest private owners of timberlands in North America, managing approximately 10.5 million acres in the U.S. and an additional 14 million acres under long-term licenses in Canada. The company operates primarily through three business segments: Timberlands, Real Estate, Energy and Natural Resources (Real Estate & ENR), and Wood Products . Weyerhaeuser is a major manufacturer of wood products, including structural lumber, oriented strand board, and engineered wood products . Overall, Weyerhaeuser's operations are deeply integrated with a focus on sustainability, and the company is structured as a real estate investment trust (REIT) to optimize tax efficiency .
- Wood Products - Manufactures wood products, including structural lumber, oriented strand board, and engineered wood products.
- Timberlands - Involves growing and harvesting timber, with products including logs, timber, and recreational leases.
- Real Estate, Energy and Natural Resources (Real Estate & ENR) - Focuses on selling timberland tracts for various purposes and granting rights for energy and natural resource extraction, including generating and selling forest carbon credits.
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| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
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Brian K. Chaney Executive | Senior Vice President, Wood Products | None | Brian K. Chaney has been with WY since 1991, currently leading the Wood Products division, focusing on strategy and innovation. | |
David M. Wold Executive | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | None | David M. Wold joined WY in 2013 and became CFO in May 2022, previously serving as Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. | |
Denise M. Merle Executive | Senior Vice President and Chief Administration Officer | None | Denise M. Merle has held various roles at WY, currently overseeing HR, IT, and investor relations since 2018. | |
Devin W. Stockfish Executive | President and Chief Executive Officer | Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Alliance of Forest Owners | Devin W. Stockfish has been the CEO since January 2019, with extensive experience in capital-intensive industries, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic planning. | View Report → |
Kristy T. Harlan Executive | Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary | None | Kristy T. Harlan joined WY in 2017, overseeing global legal, compliance, and risk management functions. | |
Paul A. Hossain Executive | Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer | Board Member of the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities | Paul A. Hossain joined WY in 2016, focusing on natural resources and climate solutions, and became Chief Development Officer in 2025. | |
Travis A. Keatley Executive | Senior Vice President, Timberlands | None | Travis A. Keatley has been with WY since 1997, leading Timberlands operations since 2021. | |
Al Monaco Board | Director | Director at Canadian National Railway Company | Al Monaco joined the board in 2020, with extensive experience in energy infrastructure and strategic planning. | |
Deidra C. Merriwether Board | Director | CFO at W.W. Grainger, Board Member at Ann and Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital | Deidra C. Merriwether joined the board in 2020, bringing extensive management experience in sales and finance. | |
James C. O’Rourke Board | Director | Director at The Toro Company, Director at Rio Tinto Ltd | James C. O’Rourke joined the board in 2023, with leadership experience in global mining and sustainability. | |
Kim Williams Board | Director | Director at E.W. Scripps Company, Lead Independent Director at Xcel Energy Inc. | Kim Williams has been a director since 2006, with significant experience in investment management and corporate governance. | |
Lawrence A. Selzer Board | Director | Chairman of the Board of Directors of the American Bird Conservancy, Leading Harvest | Lawrence A. Selzer has been a director since 2016, with expertise in conservation and real estate management. | |
Mark A. Emmert Board | Director | Director at Expeditors International, Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations | Mark A. Emmert has been a director since 2008, with a background in governance and public policy. | |
Nicole W. Piasecki Board | Director | Board Member at BAE Systems PLC, BWX Technologies | Nicole W. Piasecki has been a director since 2003, with roles in governance and corporate responsibility. | |
Rick R. Holley Board | Chairman of the Board | Member of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s Economic Advisory Council | Rick R. Holley joined WY in 2016 after the merger with Plum Creek, serving as Chairman since then. | |
Sara Grootwassink Lewis Board | Director | Board Member at Healthpeak Properties, Freeport-McMoRan, Everside Health Group | Sara Grootwassink Lewis has been a director since 2016, with expertise in audit and governance, chairing the Audit Committee. |
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Given the challenges in the lumber market and your expectations for 2025, what specific operational improvements or cost reductions are you implementing to ensure that your lumber business returns to profitability above your cost of capital, and can you quantify the expected impact of these initiatives?
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You've mentioned significant opportunities in exporting logs from the U.S. South to markets like India, Vietnam, Turkey, and Pakistan. Can you provide more details on the scale of these opportunities, the investments required to build out export facilities, and how you plan to mitigate risks associated with entering these new markets?
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Regarding your renewables portfolio, you've indicated a "meaningful uptick" in forest carbon revenues and EBITDA next year. Can you provide concrete guidance on the expected financial contributions from your NCS projects, including forest carbon and solar developments, and how these will impact overall company performance?
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You've acknowledged potential lithium mining opportunities on your Southern timberlands but have provided little detail. Can you elaborate on your strategy to capitalize on these opportunities, any partnerships being considered, and the expected timeline and financial impact of such initiatives?
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With base dividends and share repurchases outpacing your funds available for distribution year-to-date, how sustainable is your current capital return strategy? Are you prioritizing shareholder returns over reinvestment in the business, and how do you plan to balance these moving forward, especially if market conditions remain challenging?
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Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.
| Company | Year | Details |
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Timberlands in Alabama (Weyerhaeuser Company) | 2024 | Acquired 84,300 acres for a total of $244 million via three transactions ($48M in Q2, $82M in Q3, and $114M in Q4). The timberlands are located in a strong inland sawlog market with 74% planted pine acreage expected to yield an average Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $150 per acre annually over 10 years. |
Timberlands in Mississippi (Weyerhaeuser Company) | 2023 | Acquired 22,000 acres for approximately $60 million on July 19, 2023. The acquisition offers synergies due to short-haul distances from local lumber mills, is highly productive with a mature timber inventory, and supports the company’s broader $1 billion investment strategy to enhance real estate and natural climate solutions. |
Timberlands in N. & S. Carolina (Weyerhaeuser Company) | 2022 | Acquired roughly 81,000 acres for approximately $265 million with high-quality, well-managed timberlands in premium coastal markets. The deal, completed in May 2022, supports operational synergies with existing timber and mill operations and is reflected in the company’s balanced accounting records. |
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for WY.
- The board declared a quarterly base cash dividend of $0.21 per share, payable December 12, 2025, to shareholders of record November 28, 2025.
- Under its cash return framework, the company plans to supplement the base dividend with variable cash to target 75 – 80% of annual Adjusted Funds Available for Distribution, via supplemental dividends or share repurchases.
- Weyerhaeuser is a timberland REIT managing 10.4 million acres in the U.S. and generated $7.1 billion in net sales in 2024.
- Weyerhaeuser reported Q3 GAAP earnings of $80 million ( $0.11 per diluted share ), adjusted earnings of $40 million ( $0.06 per share ), and adjusted EBITDA of $217 million.
- In Q3, the company generated $210 million of cash from operations, ended the quarter with $400 million of cash and total debt of just under $5.5 billion, repurchased $25 million of shares ( $150 million YTD ), and spent $125 million on CapEx—including $32 million for the Monticello EWP facility; it also secured an $800 million term loan at 4.3%, prepaying $500 million of 2026 maturities.
- Timberlands actions comprised $459 million of acquisitions and $410 million of expected divestiture proceeds by year-end, sufficient to meet its multi-year growth target for the portfolio.
- For Q4 2025, Timberlands EBITDA is expected to be ~$30 million lower than Q3, full-year 2025 Real Estate & ENR adjusted EBITDA guidance was raised to $390 million, and Wood Products adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be slightly below Q3 levels.
- GAAP EPS of $0.11 ($0.06 adj.) on $1.7 billion sales, with $217 million adjusted EBITDA amid challenging markets.
- Timberlands: closed $459 million acquisitions, advanced divestitures expected to yield $410 million, and sold Princeton Mill for $85 million.
- Wood products segment incurred a $48 million loss (adj. EBITDA $8 million), driven by weak lumber/OSB pricing and 3% lower production.
- Raised full-year real estate adjusted EBITDA to $390 million, secured an $800 million term loan at 4.3% (prepaid $500 million debt), and remain on track for $100 million natural climate solutions EBITDA.
- Weyerhaeuser reported Q3 2025 Adjusted EBITDA of $217 million, down $119 million from Q2 2025, and net earnings of $80 million (diluted EPS $0.11).
- Segment Adjusted EBITDA included $148 million for Timberlands, $91 million for Real Estate, Energy & Natural Resources, and $8 million for Wood Products, with Wood Products notably impacted by market conditions and excluding a $29 million gain on mill sale.
- The company closed the quarter with $401 million in cash against $5.47 billion of debt (net debt/Adjusted EBITDA of 4.3x LTM) and executed $25 million of share repurchases in Q3 (YTD $150 million).
- Updated 2025 outlook includes Real Estate & ENR Adjusted EBITDA of ~$390 million, capital expenditures of $380–$390 million, and unchanged fee harvest volumes.
- Weyerhaeuser delivered GAAP earnings of $80 million ($0.11/sh) on net sales of $1.7 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $217 million; excluding special items, EPS was $0.06.
- In Timberlands, the company completed $459 million of high-quality acquisitions in North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington and has divestitures under way expected to generate $410 million of proceeds by year-end, aiming to exceed acquisition outlays and meet its multi-year growth target.
- Natural climate solutions remain on track for $100 million of adjusted EBITDA by year-end, with first CO₂ injection from the Occidental joint-venture project slated for 2029 and increased forest carbon credit generation and sales in 2025.
- Wood products segments faced challenging pricing: lumber incurred a $48 million adjusted EBITDA loss and OSB a $3 million loss in Q3, prompting a slight production moderation; pricing has since stabilized heading into Q4.
- Looking to Q4 2025, real estate & natural resources EBITDA is expected $15 million lower due to sales timing, and wood products earnings are forecast to be slightly below Q3 levels amid seasonal demand softness and stable composite pricing.
- Weyerhaeuser posted Q3 net earnings of $80 million ($0.11 per diluted share) on net sales of $1.7 billion, compared with $28 million in Q3 2024; Adjusted EBITDA was $217 million.
- Completed $150 million of share repurchases YTD through Q3 and advanced portfolio optimization with $459 million in timberland acquisitions, $410 million of divestiture proceeds expected by year end, and sale of the Princeton lumber mill for $85 million (initial proceeds $61 million).
- Provided Q4 2025 outlook: Timberlands EBITDA ~$30 million lower than Q3, Real Estate & ENR pretax earnings ~$5 million lower and EBITDA ~$15 million lower, and Wood Products earnings and EBITDA to be slightly below Q3 levels.
- Completed Q3 acquisitions of 117,000 acres in North Carolina & Virginia and 10,000 acres in Washington totaling $459 million at a 21× timber-only Adjusted EBITDA multiple, with the WA purchase expected to yield 6.1 percent annual timber-only free cash flow over 10 years.
- Advanced three non-core timberland divestiture packages in Oregon (28,000 acres for $190 million), Georgia & Alabama (86,000 acres for $220 million) and Virginia (108,000 acres), expected to generate $410 million in cash proceeds by year-end and close the final Virginia transaction in early 2026, at a 45× Adjusted EBITDA multiple.
- Divestiture proceeds are expected to exceed acquisition outlays by early 2026 and are anticipated to incur minimal tax liability.
- Weyerhaeuser reaffirmed 2025 year-end targets, including $1 billion of disciplined timberlands investments (2022–2025), growing annual natural climate solutions EBITDA to $100 million, capturing $175–250 million of operational excellence improvements, returning 75–80% of adjusted FAD, and achieving 5% annual dividend and lumber production growth; progress includes $1.1 billion invested in timberlands, $84 million of natural climate solutions EBITDA in 2024, and $117 million of OpX improvements (2022–2024).
- Announced a $500 million investment to construct a new TimberStrand® engineered wood facility in Monticello, Arkansas (2025–2027), which will add 10 million cubic feet of capacity (+24% EWP) and is expected to generate over $100 million of annual adjusted EBITDA at full production by 2027.
- Reported a strong carbon footprint, with 38 million metric tons of CO₂e removed and 9.8 million metric tons stored in 2024, commitment to net-zero emissions by 2040 under a science-based target, and membership in The Climate Pledge.
- Returned $735 million of cash to shareholders in 2024, comprising $582 million of base dividends and $153 million of share repurchases, with a framework to return 75–80% of adjusted FAD annually and base dividends growing at >5% annually.
- Maintained a strong balance sheet with investment-grade ratings (Baa2/BBB), $1.75 billion revolving credit facility, ~$1.2 billion of debt reduction since 2020, and a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 0.8x as of June 30, 2025.
- On August 25, 2025, Weyerhaeuser Company will partially redeem $500 million of its 4.75% senior unsecured notes due 2026 at a redemption price equal to the greater of 100% of principal or the present value of remaining payments discounted at the Treasury Rate plus 20 bps, plus accrued interest.
- Interest on the redeemed notes will cease to accrue after the redemption date, provided funds sufficient to pay the redemption price have been deposited with the paying agent.
- Of the original $750 million outstanding aggregate principal amount, $250 million of the notes will remain outstanding following this redemption.
- On June 30, 2025, Weyerhaeuser entered into a $1.75 billion five-year senior unsecured Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility, replacing its prior $1.5 billion facility and maturing June 30, 2030.
- Borrowings may be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital, refinancing existing debt, acquisitions, stock repurchases and capital expenditures.
- Loans bear interest at a floating rate (Term SOFR, Daily Simple SOFR or Base Rate) plus a spread that varies with Weyerhaeuser’s long-term credit rating.
- Key covenants require maintaining minimum total adjusted shareholders’ equity of $3.0 billion and a funded debt ratio of 65% or less, along with other customary investment-grade restrictions.