Weyerhaeuser to Turn Preference Shares to Common Shares
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 30, 6:01AM CDT
Weyerhaeuser Company (WY) announced its decision to convert its outstanding 6.375% Mandatory Convertible Preference Shares, Series A into its common shares.
BCC: 23.88 (+1.45), WY: 30.67 (+0.53), LPX: 18.48 (+0.84), UFPI: 98.84 (+1.54)
Forbes names Universal Forest Products (UFPI) the Best Performing Company in Michigan
GlobeNewswire - Wed Jun 29, 4:06PM CDT
Universal Forest Products, Inc. (Nasdaq:UFPI) has been named by Forbes magazine as the best performing company in Michigan, based on total returns. For the rating, Forbes tracked every publicly traded company, selecting the top performer in each of the 50 U.S. states by evaluating their returns from June 8, 2015, to June 8, 2016 (with the exception of companies that did not trade for the entire period). Universal had a total rate of return of 65.6 percent.
UFPI: 98.84 (+1.54)
Zacks.com featured highlights: Omega Protein, NTT DOCOMO, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Comfort Systems USA and Universal Forest Products
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 23, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com featured highlights: Omega Protein, NTT DOCOMO, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Comfort Systems USA and Universal Forest Products
OME: 20.34 (+0.37), FIX: 33.43 (+0.75), DCM: 28.16 (+0.02), UFPI: 98.84 (+1.54), AMPH: 16.80 (+0.14)
Weyerhaeuser to Close Lumber and Plywood Mill in Montana
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 23, 6:47AM CDT
Weyerhaeuser Company (WY) announced its decision to permanently shut down its lumber and plywood mill in Columbia Falls, Montana.
IP: 42.75 (+0.85), WY: 30.67 (+0.53), LPX: 18.48 (+0.84), UFPI: 98.84 (+1.54)
Buy These 5 Low Leverage Stocks for a Safe Portfolio
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 22, 7:51AM CDT
A lower debt-to-equity ratio greatly contributes to an investor's confidence in a company's financial stability.
OME: 20.34 (+0.37), FIX: 33.43 (+0.75), DCM: 28.16 (+0.02), UFPI: 98.84 (+1.54), AMPH: 16.80 (+0.14)
Universal Forest to Acquire Idaho Western to Boost Growth
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 22, 6:11AM CDT
Universal Forest Products, Inc. (UFPI) recently announced to have agreed to acquire Idaho Western, Inc. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
BCC: 23.88 (+1.45), LPX: 18.48 (+0.84), UFPI: 98.84 (+1.54), AFI: 17.65 (+0.61)
Weyerhaeuser to Sell Liquid Packaging Facility to Nippon
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 16, 6:40AM CDT
Weyerhaeuser Company (WY) signed an agreement with Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. to sell its liquid packaging board business for approximately $225 million.
IP: 42.75 (+0.85), WY: 30.67 (+0.53), LPX: 18.48 (+0.84), UFPI: 98.84 (+1.54)
Universal Forest Products Rides High on Series of Events
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 16, 5:58AM CDT
Shares of Universal Forest Products Inc. (UFPI) reached a new 52-week high of $89.67 on Jun 15, before closing the trading session slightly lower at $88.73.
BCC: 23.88 (+1.45), LPX: 18.48 (+0.84), UFPI: 98.84 (+1.54), AFI: 17.65 (+0.61)
Universal Forest to Buy Few Assets of Robbins Manufacturing
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 15, 6:56AM CDT
Universal Forest Products, Inc. (UFPI) recently announced to have reached an agreement to acquire certain assets of Robbins Manufacturing Co.
BCC: 23.88 (+1.45), LPX: 18.48 (+0.84), UFPI: 98.84 (+1.54), AFI: 17.65 (+0.61)
UFPI signs LOI to acquire certain assets of treated wood company Robbins Manufacturing
GlobeNewswire - Tue Jun 14, 7:50AM CDT
Universal Forest Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFPI) today announced that one of its subsidiaries has signed a letter of intent to purchase certain assets of Robbins Manufacturing Co., a Tampa, Fla.-based manufacturer of treated wood products with facilities in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina.
UFPI: 98.84 (+1.54)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Koninklijke Ahold, Carnival, Universal Forest Products, Comfort Systems USA and Autoliv
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 23, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Koninklijke Ahold, Carnival, Universal Forest Products, Comfort Systems USA and Autoliv
FIX: 33.43 (+0.75), CUK: 45.20 (+0.78), ALV: 107.30 (+2.17), UFPI: 98.84 (+1.54)
5 Low Leverage Bargain Stocks for Solid Returns
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 20, 2:30PM CDT
Risk-averse investors are in favor of companies bearing a low amount of debt.
FIX: 33.43 (+0.75), CUK: 45.20 (+0.78), ALV: 107.30 (+2.17), UFPI: 98.84 (+1.54)
KB Home (KBH) Opens Dove Creek Homes in San Antonio
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 20, 9:00AM CDT
KB Home (KBH) opened a new gated community called The Dove Creek in San Antonio.
KBH: 16.11 (+0.63), UFPI: 98.84 (+1.54), MAS: 32.22 (+1.02), GCP: 26.13 (+0.52)
What Makes Weyerhaeuser Company (WY) A Strong Sell?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 20, 7:58AM CDT
Zacks Investment Research downgraded Weyerhaeuser Co. (WY) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) on May 20.
BCC: 23.88 (+1.45), IP: 42.75 (+0.85), WY: 30.67 (+0.53), UFPI: 98.84 (+1.54)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Hooker Furniture, Installed Building Products, LGI Homes and Universal Forest Products
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 19, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Hooker Furniture, Installed Building Products, LGI Homes and Universal Forest Products
HOFT: 22.12 (+0.58), IBP: 37.49 (+0.97), UFPI: 98.84 (+1.54)
4 Stocks to Buy on Improving Housing Indicators
Swarup Gupta - Zacks Investment Research - Wed May 18, 9:57AM CDT
A series of reports indicate that the housing market is picking up pace.
LGIH: 34.01 (+1.23), HOFT: 22.12 (+0.58), IBP: 37.49 (+0.97), UFPI: 98.84 (+1.54)
Belknap Hill Teams Up with Cabela's to Sell Select Games on Cabelas.com and In-Catalog
GlobeNewswire - Tue May 10, 2:31PM CDT
Universal Forest Products, Inc. (Nasdaq:UFPI) is pleased to announce that Belknap Hill Trading Post's Giant Yard Dice, Dominoes, Tic-Tac-Toe and Word Tussle are now being sold on Cabelas.com and through Cabela's catalogs. This allows Belknap Hill to introduce its line of giant yard toys and outdoor party games to more families and outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
UFPI: 98.84 (+1.54)
Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Q1 Earnings Beat, Outlook Positive
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 10, 9:06AM CDT
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) reported adjusted earnings per share of 7 cents in the first quarter of 2016, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 2 cents by a whopping 250%.
BCC: 23.88 (+1.45), LPX: 18.48 (+0.84), UFPI: 98.84 (+1.54), MAS: 32.22 (+1.02)
Weyerhaeuser (WY) Beats on Q1 Earnings, Revenues Lag
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 06, 7:16AM CDT
Weyerhaeuser Company (WY) reported adjusted earnings of 24 cents per share for first-quarter 2016, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 20 cents while up 26.3% year over year.
BCC: 23.88 (+1.45), IP: 42.75 (+0.85), WY: 30.67 (+0.53), UFPI: 98.84 (+1.54)
5 Low Leverage Stocks to Hedge Your Portfolio
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 05, 10:44AM CDT
There are varied leverage ratios that an investor can use to understand a company's capital structure before investing in its stock.
CNNX: 16.58 (+0.39), FIX: 33.43 (+0.75), SKX: 30.79 (+0.75), UFPI: 98.84 (+1.54), CSH: 42.09 (+0.41)