Sylvamo Releases Fourth Quarter, Full Year Earnings
MWN-AI** Summary
Sylvamo Corporation (NYSE: SLVM) has announced its fourth quarter and full year earnings for 2025, revealing both challenges and strategic advancements. In the fourth quarter, the company reported a net income of $33 million, with an adjusted EBITDA of $125 million, yielding a 14% margin. For the full year, Sylvamo generated a net income of $132 million and adjusted EBITDA of $448 million, representing a 13% margin. Despite facing a tough operating environment, the company achieved a return on invested capital of 12% and maintained a solid balance sheet with a net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.6x.
CEO John Sims emphasized the company's focus on disciplined capital allocation to create long-term value for stakeholders, asserting that various strategic initiatives were in play to enhance its competitive position. Sylvamo invested $224 million in its manufacturing network and fiber resources, while returning $155 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in 2025.
Regionally, the company noted differing market conditions. North America and Brazil exhibited resilience, with positive signs, while Europe faced ongoing challenges. Sylvamo is addressing lower volumes and higher energy costs in Europe, with paper price recovery expected in the second quarter of 2026.
Looking ahead, capital spending is expected to peak in 2026 owing to significant investments at the Eastover mill. The company is strategically positioning for improved outcomes post-2026, aiming to generate over $300 million in annual free cash flow and a 15% return on invested capital. The dedication to maintaining a robust financial stance while executing strategic investments remains a priority for Sylvamo as it navigates through industry headwinds.
MWN-AI** Analysis
Sylvamo Corporation (NYSE: SLVM) recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings for 2025, underscoring resilience in a challenging operating environment. With net income of $33 million in Q4 and $132 million for the year, alongside an adjusted EBITDA margin of 14%, the company shows a capacity to generate cash flow despite hurdles like elevated costs and regional demand fluctuations. Notably, Sylvamo maintained robust liquidity, ending 2025 with $268 million in cash flow from operations and a net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.6x, indicating a solid balance sheet.
Investors should consider several key aspects of Sylvamo's recent performance. The reduction in net sales, particularly in North America, poses a concern, with Q4 sales declining to $890 million from $970 million in the prior year. Sylvamo anticipates short-term capacity constraints as it transitions from the Riverdale supply agreement and undertakes capital investments, which may temporarily limit sales volume. Nevertheless, the strategic shift to invest $224 million in high-return initiatives suggests a long-term focus on enhancing operational efficiency and competitive edge.
Management expressed optimism regarding cash returns, having reinvested $155 million through share repurchases and dividends, including a $0.45 dividend for Q1 2026. This commitment to returning capital to shareholders can be appealing for income-focused investors, especially in light of anticipated annual free cash flow exceeding $300 million as market conditions stabilize in 2026.
In the context of a transitioning market, especially in Europe and weak demand in Latin America, cautious investors may want to monitor Sylvamo's execution of strategic projects closely. Overall, while the stock may experience volatility, its long-term value creation strategy aligns with a disciplined capital allocation philosophy, making Sylvamo a worthy consideration for investors seeking exposure in the paper manufacturing sector.
**MWN-AI Summary and Analysis is based on asking OpenAI to summarize and analyze this news release.
Sylvamo (NYSE: SLVM), the world’s paper company, is releasing fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings. The company will host an audio webcast at 10 a.m. EST at investors.sylvamo.com .
Management Summary from Chief Executive Officer John Sims
As Sylvamo’s CEO, my vision is that Sylvamo will be legendary for the way we relentlessly pursue and achieve world-class excellence in all that we do. This will create substantial and lasting value for our employees, customers and shareowners and will enable us to be the employer, supplier and investment of choice.
I am committed to allocating capital wisely to create long-term value, communicating transparently, upholding our values and driving smart, data-driven decisions while operating safely with a focus on our customers and cost. We seek high-quality, long-term shareowners who share our vision of disciplined capital allocation and sustainable value-creation.
In 2025, we operated in a challenging environment, but our strategy did not change. We continued to deploy capital with discipline and take actions to strengthen Sylvamo’s competitive position as we invest in our lowest?cost, most advantaged assets. At the same time, we maintained a strong balance sheet and returned cash to shareowners.
-Financial Results
In the fourth quarter, Sylvamo generated net income of $33 million and adjusted EBITDA * of $125 million, representing a 14% margin. Cash provided by operating activities was $94 million, and free cash flow * was $38 million.
For the full year 2025, Sylvamo generated net income of $132 million and adjusted EBITDA of $448 million, representing a 13% margin. Cash provided by operating activities was $268 million, and free cash flow was $44 million. Despite the challenging environment, we generated 12% return on invested capital * for the year.
-Capital Allocation
Keeping a strong financial position is the cornerstone of our capital allocation framework. This allows us to reinvest in our business, strengthen our competitive advantage through the cycle and increase future earnings and cash flow. In 2025, we maintained our strong financial position and balance sheet, achieving a net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA * of 1.6x.
We reinvested $224 million across our manufacturing network and forestlands in Brazil to strengthen our low-cost position, while accelerating development of high-return capital investments.
Throughout 2025, we returned $155 million to shareowners through $82 million in share repurchases and $73 million in dividends. Our board of directors declared a $0.45 dividend for the first quarter, which we paid Jan. 23. As of Jan. 30, we still have the full $150 million remaining under our current share repurchase authorization.
*See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for definitions of non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations are included in the financial schedules below. |
-Regional Business Conditions
Looking at our regional industry conditions, North America and Brazil remain positive, while Europe and other Latin American countries are challenged. In the first quarter compared to the fourth quarter, our regional businesses will be impacted by lower volumes, higher energy costs and the non-repeat of favorable one-time items.
- In Europe, industry supply and demand conditions continue to be challenging, but market conditions have started to show signs of improvement as pulp prices began to rebound in the fourth quarter and improvement continues into the first quarter. Reflecting the challenging industry dynamics in Europe, our cutsize paper prices exited the year 100 euros per tonne below where we exited 2024. We have communicated paper price increases to our customers and expect the realization to begin in the second quarter.
- In Latin America, we are moving from the fourth quarter where paper demand is seasonally the strongest to the first quarter where demand is seasonally the weakest. This also negatively impacts our geographic mix in the first quarter. In Brazil, we communicated paper price increases to our customers both domestically and for exports. We have started to see realization for Brazil in January and are starting to see some realization in our export regions in February.
- In North America, we are seeing improvements in industry supply and demand. Imports have declined significantly since the summer. We communicated paper price increases to our customers and expect the realization to begin in the second quarter. 2026 will be a transition year in North America as we work through some short-term capacity constraints due to the termination of the Riverdale supply agreement with International Paper (NYSE: IP) and an upcoming extended outage at our Eastover, South Carolina, mill as we execute our strategic investments. To serve our most valuable customers, we will import from our mills in Europe, convert product using third-party vendors and build inventory to transition from the Riverdale volume exit to the completion of our Eastover strategic investments. As we build inventory for this transition, our sales volume in North America will be most impacted in the first quarter.
-Looking Ahead
Our capital spending will peak in 2026 as we execute the majority of our $145 million high-return strategic investments at our Eastover mill, including a paper machine optimization project, a new, state-of-the-art cutsize sheeter and a woodyard modernization project.
2025 and 2026 will be low points in free cash flow as we work through industry headwinds, particularly in Europe, and complete high?return investments. As these conditions normalize and our investments begin to deliver, Sylvamo is well positioned to generate stronger, more sustainable results with the potential to generate annually:
- > $300 million in free cash flow
- > 15% return on invested capital
Our priorities remain unchanged: maintaining a strong financial position, reinvesting with discipline and returning cash to shareowners over time.
Earnings Webcast
The company will host an audio webcast at 10 a.m. EST at investors.sylvamo.com .
Those who want to participate should call 800-715-9871 (U.S.) or +1-646-307-1963 (international) and use access code 4562356.
Replays are available at investors.sylvamo.com for one year and by phone for one week. To listen by phone, call 800-770-2030 (U.S.) or +1-609-800-9909 (international) and use access code 4562356.
About Sylvamo
Sylvamo Corporation (NYSE: SLVM) is the world's paper company with mills in Europe, Latin America and North America. Our vision is to be the employer, supplier and investment of choice. We transform renewable resources into papers that people depend on for education, communication and entertainment. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, we employ more than 6,500 colleagues. Net sales for 2025 were $3.4 billion. For more information, please visit Sylvamo.com .
Select Financial Measures | ||||||||
(In millions) | Fourth Quarter 2025 | Third Quarter 2025 | Fourth Quarter 2024 | |||||
Net Sales | $ | 890 | $ | 846 | $ | 970 | ||
Net Income | 33 | 57 | 81 | |||||
Business Segment Operating Profit | 79 | 98 | 109 | |||||
Adjusted Operating Earnings | 43 | 58 | 82 | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 125 | 151 | 157 | |||||
Cash Provided By Operating Activities | 94 | 87 | 164 | |||||
Free Cash Flow | 38 | 33 | 100 |
Segment Information
Sylvamo uses business segment operating profit to measure the earnings performance of its businesses and is calculated as set forth in footnote (f) under the "Sales and Earnings by Business Segment" table (page 9). Fourth quarter 2025 net sales by business segment and operating profit by business segment compared with the third quarter of 2025 and the fourth quarter of 2024 are as follows:
Business Segment Results | |||||||||||
(In millions) | Fourth Quarter 2025 | Third Quarter 2025 | Fourth Quarter 2024 | ||||||||
Net Sales by Business Segment | |||||||||||
Europe | $ | 186 | $ | 184 | $ | 194 | |||||
Latin America | 270 | 228 | 266 | ||||||||
North America | 447 | 450 | 514 | ||||||||
Inter-segment Sales | (13 | ) | (16 | ) | (4 | ) | |||||
Net Sales | $ | 890 | $ | 846 | $ | 970 | |||||
Operating Profit by Business Segment | |||||||||||
Europe | $ | (29 | ) | $ | (21 | ) | $ | 3 | |||
Latin America | 37 | 35 | 50 | ||||||||
North America | 71 | 84 | 56 | ||||||||
Business Segment Operating Profit (Loss) | $ | 79 | $ | 98 | $ | 109 |
Operating profits in the fourth quarter of 2025:
Europe - $(29) million compared with $(21) million in the third quarter of 2025. Losses were higher due to lower price and mix and higher operating and input costs which more than offset higher volumes.
Latin America - $37 million compared with $35 million in the third quarter of 2025. Earnings were higher due to higher volumes which more than offset lower price and mix in our export regions and higher operating costs.
North America - $71 million compared with $84 million in the third quarter of 2025. Earnings were lower due to higher planned maintenance outages, and lower mix which more than offset higher volumes and lower operating costs.
Effective Tax Rate
The reported effective tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2025 was 43%, compared to 35% for the third quarter of 2025. The higher rate for the fourth quarter was due to the mix of earnings in our regions.
Excluding net special items, the effective tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2025 was 36%, compared with 35% for the third quarter of 2025.
The effective tax rate excluding net special items is a non-GAAP financial measure and is calculated by adjusting the income tax provision and rate to exclude the tax effect at the applicable statutory rate of net special items. Management believes that this presentation provides useful information to investors by providing a more meaningful comparison of the income tax rate between past and present periods.
Effects of Net Special Items
Net special items in the fourth quarter of 2025 amounted to a net after-tax charge of $11 million ($0.27 per diluted share), compared with a net after-tax charge of $1 million ($0.03 per diluted share) in the third quarter of 2025.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted Operating Earnings (non-GAAP) are net income (GAAP), net of tax, foreign exchange on a note receivable from our Brazilian subsidiary and net special items. Management uses this measure to focus on ongoing operations and believes it is useful to investors because it enables them to perform meaningful comparisons of past and present operating results. The Company believes that using this information, along with net income, provides for a more complete analysis of the results of operations. Net income is the most directly comparable GAAP measure. For more information regarding net special items, see the information under the heading Effects of Net Special Items and the Consolidated Statement of Operations and related notes included later in this release.
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) is net income (GAAP), net of tax, plus the sum of income taxes, net interest expense (income), depreciation, amortization and cost of timber harvested, stock-based compensation, foreign exchange on a note receivable from our Brazilian subsidiary, and, when applicable for the periods reported, net special items. Management uses this measure in managing the operating performance of our business and believes that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin provide investors and analysts meaningful insights into our operating performance and Adjusted EBITDA is a relevant metric for the third-party debt. The Company believes that using this information, along with net income, provides for a more complete analysis of the results of its operations. Net income is the most directly comparable GAAP measure. For more information regarding net special items, see the information under the heading Effects of Net Special Items and the Consolidated Statement of Operations and related notes included later in this release.
Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP measure and the most directly comparable GAAP measure is cash provided by operating activities. Management utilizes this measure in connection with managing our business and believes that Free Cash Flow is useful to investors as a liquidity measure because it measures the amount of cash generated that is available, after reinvesting in the business, to maintain a strong balance sheet and service debt, and return cash to shareowners. It should not be inferred that the entire Free Cash Flow amount is available for discretionary expenditures. Free Cash Flow also enables investors to perform meaningful comparisons between past and present periods.
Return on Invested Capital (“ROIC”) is a non-GAAP measure presented as a supplemental measure of our performance. Management believes that ROIC is useful because it measures how effectively and efficiently we use the capital invested in our business. ROIC = Adjusted Operating Earnings Before Interest / Average Invested Capital. Invested Capital = Equity plus total debt minus cash and temporary investments. The Average Invested Capital is calculated as a simple average for the two most recent fiscal years.
Net Debt is a non?GAAP measure defined as outstanding principal balance of current and long-term debt, less cash and temporary investments. Management uses Net Debt as an indicator of the Company’s overall leverage and liquidity position, and believes it is useful to investors as it reflects the strength of our financial position.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including the information under the heading "Management Summary from Chief Executive Officer John Sims." Any or all forward-looking statements may turn out to be incorrect, and our actual actions and results could differ materially from what they express or imply, because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. These risks, uncertainties, and other factors include those disclosed in the heading "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and in our subsequent filings with the SEC, available on our website, Sylvamo.com. These forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
SYLVAMO CORPORATION Consolidated Statement of Operations Preliminary and Unaudited (In millions, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Three Months | Twelve Months Ended | |||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||
NET SALES | $ | 890 | $ | 970 | $ | 846 | $ | 3,351 | $ | 3,773 | |||||
COSTS AND EXPENSES | |||||||||||||||
Cost of products sold (exclusive of depreciation, amortization and cost of timber harvested shown separately below) | 690 | 733 | 624 | 2,616 | (b) | 2,833 | (g) | ||||||||
Selling and administrative expenses | 68 | 81 | (e) | 68 | (i) | 281 | (c) | 311 | (e) | ||||||
Depreciation, amortization and cost of timber harvested | 45 | 44 | (f) | 49 | 179 | 159 | (f) | ||||||||
Taxes other than payroll and income taxes | 7 | 5 | 8 | 26 | 26 | ||||||||||
Interest (income) expense, net | 11 | 7 | 9 | 39 | (d) | 39 | (h) | ||||||||
Impairment of goodwill | 11 | (a) | — | — | 11 | (a) | — | ||||||||
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 58 | 100 | 88 | 199 | 405 | ||||||||||
Income tax provision | 25 | 19 | 31 | 67 | 103 | ||||||||||
NET INCOME | $ | 33 | $ | 81 | $ | 57 | $ | 132 | $ | 302 | |||||
EARNINGS PER SHARE | |||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.84 | $ | 1.98 | $ | 1.43 | $ | 3.29 | $ | 7.35 | |||||
Diluted | $ | 0.83 | $ | 1.94 | $ | 1.41 | $ | 3.24 | $ | 7.18 | |||||
Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding - Diluted | 40 | 42 | 40 | 41 | 42 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this consolidated statement of operations. | ||
Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2025 | ||
(a) | Includes a pre-tax loss of $11 million ($11 million after taxes) related to the impairment of goodwill in our France reporting unit for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025. | |
(b) | Includes a pre-tax gain of $1 million ($1 million after taxes) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, to adjust the recognition of a foreign value-added tax refund in Brazil. | |
(c) | Includes a pre-tax loss of $1 million ($1 million after taxes) for certain severance costs related to our salaried workforce, a pre-tax loss of $1 million ($1 million after taxes) related to the termination of the Georgetown mill offtake agreement and a pre-tax loss of $1 million ($0 million after tax) related to environmental reserves in Brazil, all for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025. | |
(d) | Includes a pretax charge of $1 million ($1 million after tax) of interest expense related to tax settlements for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025. | |
| Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024 | ||
(e) | Includes a pre-tax loss of $1 million ($0 million after taxes) and $3 million ($2 million after taxes) for certain severance costs related to our salaried workforce for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, respectively, and a pre-tax gain of $1 million ($0 million after taxes) for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 for other items. Also includes pre-tax loss of $2 million ($1 million after taxes) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, for integration costs related to the Nymölla acquisition, and a pre-tax loss of $2 million ($1 million after taxes) for legal fees related to the Brazil Tax Dispute for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. | |
(f) | Includes pre-tax loss of $2 million ($1 million after taxes) and $3 million ($2 million after taxes) for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, respectively, related to forest fires in Brazil. | |
(g) | Includes pre-tax gain of $1 million ($1 million after taxes) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, to adjust the recognition of a foreign value-added tax refund in Brazil. Also includes pre-tax loss of $1 million ($1 million after taxes) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, for other charges. | |
(h) | Includes pre-tax loss of $5 million ($4 million after taxes) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, related to debt extinguishment costs. | |
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 | ||
(i) | Includes a pre-tax loss of $1 million ($1 million after taxes) for certain severance costs related to our salaried workforce. |
SYLVAMO CORPORATION Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Operating Earnings Preliminary and Unaudited (In millions, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Three Months | Twelve Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
Net Income | $ | 33 | $ | 81 | $ | 57 | $ | 132 | $ | 302 | |||||||
Add back: Net special items expense (income) | 11 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 10 | ||||||||||||
Add back: Foreign exchange on intercompany note | (1 | ) | — | — | (1 | ) | — | ||||||||||
Adjusted Operating Earnings | $ | 43 | $ | 82 | $ | 58 | $ | 144 | $ | 312 |
Three Months Ended | Three Months | Twelve Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share as Reported | $ | 0.83 | $ | 1.94 | $ | 1.41 | $ | 3.24 | $ | 7.18 | |||||||
Add back: Net special items expense (income) | 0.27 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.32 | 0.24 | ||||||||||||
Add back: Foreign exchange on intercompany note | (0.02 | ) | — | — | (0.02 | ) | — | ||||||||||
Adjusted Operating Earnings Per Share | $ | 1.08 | $ | 1.96 | $ | 1.44 | $ | 3.54 | $ | 7.42 |
SYLVAMO CORPORATION Sales and Earnings by Business Segment Preliminary and Unaudited (In millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net Sales by Business Segment | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Three Months | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
Europe | $ | 186 | $ | 194 | $ | 184 | $ | 741 | $ | 801 | ||||||||||
Latin America | 270 | 266 | 228 | 904 | 974 | |||||||||||||||
North America | 447 | 514 | 450 | 1,754 | 2,029 | |||||||||||||||
Inter-segment Sales | (13 | ) | (4 | ) | (16 | ) | (48 | ) | (31 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Sales | $ | 890 | $ | 970 | $ | 846 | $ | 3,351 | $ | 3,773 |
Operating Profit by Business Segment | ||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Three Months | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||
Europe | $ | (29 | ) | $ | 3 | $ | (21 | ) | $ | (112 | ) | $ | 10 | |||||
Latin America | 37 | 50 | 35 | 100 | 150 | |||||||||||||
North America | 71 | 56 | 84 | 263 | 293 | |||||||||||||
Business Segment Operating Profit (Loss) | $ | 79 | $ | 109 | $ | 98 | $ | 251 | $ | 453 | ||||||||
Income Before Income Taxes | $ | 58 | $ | 100 | $ | 88 | $ | 199 | $ | 405 | ||||||||
Interest expense (income), net | 11 | 7 | 9 | 39 | (b) | 39 | (d) | |||||||||||
Foreign exchange on intercompany note | (1 | ) | — | — | (1 | ) | — | |||||||||||
Net special items expense (income) | 11 | (a) | 2 | (c) | 1 | (e) | 14 | (a) | 9 | (c) | ||||||||
Business Segment Operating Profit (f) | $ | 79 | $ | 109 | $ | 98 | $ | 251 | $ | 453 |
Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2025 | ||
(a) | Includes a pre-tax loss of $11 million ($11 million after taxes) related to the impairment of goodwill in our France reporting unit for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025. Also includes a pre-tax loss of $1 million ($1 million after taxes) for certain severance costs related to our salaried workforce, a pre-tax gain of $1 million ($1 million after taxes) to adjust the recognition of a foreign value-added tax refund in Brazil, a pre-tax loss of $1 million ($1 million after tax) related to the termination of the Georgetown mill offtake agreement and a pre-tax loss of $1 million ($0 million after tax) related to environmental reserves in Brazil, all for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025. | |
(b) | Includes a pretax charge of $1 million ($1 million after tax) of interest expense related to tax settlements for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025. | |
Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024 | ||
(c) | Includes pre-tax loss of $2 million ($1 million after taxes) and $3 million ($2 million after taxes) for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, respectively, related to forest fires in Brazil, a pre-tax loss of $1 million ($0 million after taxes) and $3 million ($2 million after taxes) for certain severance costs related to our salaried workforce for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, respectively, and a pre-tax gain of $1 million ($0 million after taxes) for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 for other items. Also includes pre-tax loss of $2 million ($1 million after taxes) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, for integration costs related to the Nymölla acquisition, a pre-tax loss of $2 million ($1 million after taxes) for legal fees related to the Brazil Tax Dispute for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, a pre-tax gain of $1 million ($1 million after taxes) to adjust the recognition of a foreign value-added tax refund in Brazil for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and a pre-tax loss of $1 million ($1 million after taxes) for other charges for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. | |
(d) | Includes pre-tax loss of $5 million ($4 million after taxes) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, related to debt extinguishment costs. | |
Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 | ||
(e) | Includes a pre-tax loss of $1 million ($1 million after taxes) for certain severance costs related to our salaried workforce. | |
(f) | As set forth in the chart above, business segment operating profit is defined as income before income taxes, but excluding net interest expense (income), foreign exchange on a note receivable from our Brazilian subsidiary and net special items. Business segment operating profit is a measure reported to our management for purposes of making decisions about allocating resources to our business segments and assessing the performance of our business segments. |
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin Preliminary and Unaudited (In millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Three Months | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
Net Income | $ | 33 | $ | 81 | $ | 57 | $ | 132 | $ | 302 | ||||||||||
Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax provision | 25 | 19 | 31 | 67 | 103 | |||||||||||||||
Interest expense (income), net | 11 | 7 | 9 | 39 | 39 | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation, amortization and cost of timber harvested | 45 | 44 | 49 | 179 | 159 | |||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 1 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 23 | |||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange on intercompany note | (1 | ) | — | — | (1 | ) | — | |||||||||||||
Net special items expense (income) | 11 | — | 1 | 14 | 6 | |||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 125 | $ | 157 | $ | 151 | $ | 448 | $ | 632 | ||||||||||
Net Sales | $ | 890 | $ | 970 | $ | 846 | $ | 3,351 | $ | 3,773 | ||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 14 | % | 16 | % | 18 | % | 13 | % | 17 | % |
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin by Business Segment | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Three Months | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||||||||||||||||
Europe | $ | (22 | ) | $ | 14 | $ | (11 | ) | $ | (78 | ) | $ | 47 | |||||||
Latin America | 58 | 70 | 61 | 192 | 228 | |||||||||||||||
North America | 89 | 73 | 101 | 334 | 357 | |||||||||||||||
Total Business Segment Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 125 | $ | 157 | $ | 151 | $ | 448 | $ | 632 | ||||||||||
Net Sales (excluding inter-segment sales eliminations) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Europe | $ | 186 | $ | 194 | $ | 184 | $ | 741 | $ | 801 | ||||||||||
Latin America | 270 | 266 | 228 | 904 | 974 | |||||||||||||||
North America | 447 | 514 | 450 | 1,754 | 2,029 | |||||||||||||||
Total Business Segment Net Sales | $ | 903 | $ | 974 | $ | 862 | $ | 3,399 | $ | 3,804 | ||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA Margin | ||||||||||||||||||||
Europe | (12 | )% | 7 | % | (6 | )% | (11 | )% | 6 | % | ||||||||||
Latin America | 21 | % | 26 | % | 27 | % | 21 | % | 23 | % | ||||||||||
North America | 20 | % | 14 | % | 22 | % | 19 | % | 18 | % |
SYLVAMO CORPORATION Consolidated Balance Sheet Preliminary and Unaudited (In millions) | ||||||||
December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash and temporary investments | $ | 135 | $ | 205 | ||||
Accounts and notes receivable (less allowances of $17 in 2025 and $21 in 2024) | 424 | 429 | ||||||
Contract assets | 19 | 26 | ||||||
Inventories | 418 | 361 | ||||||
Other current assets | 80 | 42 | ||||||
Total Current Assets | 1,076 | 1,063 | ||||||
Plants, Properties and Equipment, net | 1,047 | 944 | ||||||
Forestlands | 364 | 319 | ||||||
Goodwill | 114 | 111 | ||||||
Right of Use Assets | 48 | 58 | ||||||
Deferred Charges and Other Assets | 114 | 109 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 2,763 | $ | 2,604 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||
Current Liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 381 | $ | 375 | ||||
Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt | 90 | 22 | ||||||
Accrued payroll and benefits | 55 | 79 | ||||||
Other current liabilities | 190 | 206 | ||||||
Total Current Liabilities | 716 | 682 | ||||||
Long-Term Debt | 763 | 782 | ||||||
Deferred Income Taxes | 175 | 152 | ||||||
Other Liabilities | 143 | 141 | ||||||
Equity | ||||||||
Common stock $1.00 par value, 200.0 shares authorized, 45.6 shares and 44.9 shares issued and 39.4 shares and 40.6 shares outstanding at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively | 46 | 45 | ||||||
Paid-in capital | 89 | 71 | ||||||
Retained earnings | 2,514 | 2,455 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1,353 | ) | (1,490 | ) | ||||
1,296 | 1,081 | |||||||
Less: Common stock held in treasury, at cost, 6.2 shares and 4.3 shares at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | (330 | ) | (234 | ) | ||||
Total Equity | 966 | 847 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | $ | 2,763 | $ | 2,604 |
SYLVAMO CORPORATION Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Preliminary and Unaudited (In millions) | ||||||||
Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Net Income | $ | 132 | $ | 302 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation, amortization and cost of timber harvested | 179 | 159 | ||||||
Deferred income tax provision (benefit), net | 7 | (7 | ) | |||||
Stock-based compensation | 18 | 23 | ||||||
Impairment of goodwill | 11 | — | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities and other | ||||||||
Accounts and notes receivable | 33 | (47 | ) | |||||
Inventories | (14 | ) | 25 | |||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (52 | ) | 42 | |||||
Other | (46 | ) | (28 | ) | ||||
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 268 | 469 | ||||||
INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Invested in capital projects | (224 | ) | (221 | ) | ||||
CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (224 | ) | (221 | ) | ||||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Dividends paid | (73 | ) | (62 | ) | ||||
Issuance of debt | 229 | 250 | ||||||
Reduction of debt | (182 | ) | (407 | ) | ||||
Repurchases of common stock | (82 | ) | (69 | ) | ||||
Other | (17 | ) | (22 | ) | ||||
CASH USED FOR FINANCING ACTIVITIES | (125 | ) | (310 | ) | ||||
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash | 11 | (13 | ) | |||||
Change in Cash and Temporary Investments | (70 | ) | (75 | ) | ||||
Cash and Temporary Investments | ||||||||
Beginning of the period | 205 | 280 | ||||||
End of the period | $ | 135 | $ | 205 |
SYLVAMO CORPORATION Reconciliation of Cash Provided by Operations to Free Cash Flow Preliminary and Unaudited (In millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended September 30, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
Cash Provided By Operating Activities | $ | 94 | $ | 164 | $ | 87 | $ | 268 | $ | 469 | ||||||||||
Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash invested in capital projects | (56 | ) | (64 | ) | (54 | ) | (224 | ) | (221 | ) | ||||||||||
Free Cash Flow | $ | 38 | $ | 100 | $ | 33 | $ | 44 | $ | 248 |
SYLVAMO CORPORATION Reconciliation of Return on Invested Capital Preliminary and Unaudited (In millions) | |||||||
2025 | 2024 | ||||||
Net Income | $ | 132 | |||||
Net special items expense (income) | 14 | ||||||
Foreign exchange on intercompany note | (1 | ) | |||||
Interest expense (income), net | 39 | ||||||
Adjusted Operating Earnings Before Interest | $ | 184 | |||||
Total equity | $ | 966 | $ | 847 | |||
Add: Long-term debt | 763 | 782 | |||||
Add: Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt | 90 | 22 | |||||
Less: Cash, temporary investments and restricted cash | (135 | ) | (205 | ) | |||
Total Invested Capital | $ | 1,684 | $ | 1,446 | |||
Average Invested Capital | $1,565 | ||||||
Return on Invested Capital for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2025 | 12% |
SYLVAMO CORPORATION Reconciliation of Net Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA Preliminary and Unaudited (In millions) | |||
2025 | |||
Long-term debt | $ | 763 | |
Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt | 90 | ||
Less: Financing lease obligations | (15 | ) | |
Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs | 4 | ||
Gross Debt | $ | 842 | |
Less: Cash and temporary investments | 135 | ||
Net Debt | $ | 707 | |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 448 | |
Net Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2025 | 1.6 | x |
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Investor Contact: Hans Bjorkman, 901-519-8030, hans.bjorkman@sylvamo.com
Media Contact: Adam Ghassemi, 901-519-8115, adam.ghassemi@sylvamo.com
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