Jewett Cameron Trading Ltd Stock Price, News & Analysis

Jewett-Cameron Trading Company (Nasdaq: JCTC) has announced significant operational efficiency initiatives. The company has implemented a 20% staff reduction in Q3 2025 and is integrating automation tools across operations. Key improvements include:

- Enhanced warehouse operations with upgraded technology for receiving, cycle counting, and shipping
- Implementation of scanners and QR codes to improve supply chain accuracy
- Integration of Artificial Intelligence for advanced forecasting and demand planning

The company has also expanded its global sourcing network to include Indonesia, joining existing suppliers in Vietnam, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and Taiwan. This multi-sourcing strategy, initiated in 2023, aims to mitigate tariff impacts and improve supply chain flexibility while maintaining product quality and competitive pricing.

Jewett-Cameron (NASDAQ: JCTC) reported Q2 2025 financial results with total revenue increasing 10% to $9.1 million compared to Q2 2024, driven by growth in metal fence products. The company expanded its Lifetime Steel Post® (LTP) displayers by 65% through February 2025, with over 330 units installed at Home Depot and Lowe's stores.

Key financial metrics include:

• Gross profit margin of 20.1% (down from 25.1% in Q2 2024)
• Operating expenses decreased to $2.6 million from $2.8 million
• Net loss of $(0.6) million or $(0.16) per share
• Inventory reduced 15% to $14.9 million
• Cash balance of $0.4 million with no long-term debt

The company launched new products including Adjust-A-Gate® Unlimited and expanded MyEcoWorld® Pet Waste Bags into 59 Tops Friendly Markets. Additionally, JCTC listed its 11.6-acre Hillsboro property for $9 million, which currently has a book value of $566,022.

Jewett-Cameron Trading Company (Nasdaq: JCTC) has announced it will release its fiscal 2025 second quarter operational and financial results on Monday, April 14, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call and webcast on the same day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss the results, followed by a Q&A session.

Investors can join the conference call by dialing (844) 836-8745 (US) or +1 (412) 317-6797 (International). The webcast will be available live and archived at the company's investor relations website. A teleconference replay will be accessible until April 21, 2025, using replay code 9890581.

Jewett-Cameron Trading Company (NASDAQ: JCTC) has announced its participation in upcoming investor conferences as part of its enhanced shareholder communications strategy. The company will attend two key events:

• The Lytham Partners 2025 Industrials & Basic Materials Investor Summit on April 1, 2025, featuring a virtual fireside chat at 11:00 a.m. PT
• The Planet MicroCap Showcase: VEGAS 2025 on April 23, 2025, including an in-person presentation and one-on-one meetings at the Paris Hotel & Casino

This initiative follows recent corporate developments including the introduction of quarterly conference calls and updating their NASDAQ symbol from JCTCF to JCTC to better reflect their U.S.-based operations.

Jewett-Cameron Trading Company (NASDAQ: JCTC) has expanded its Lifetime Steel Post® in-store displays to 334 locations across The Home Depot and Lowe's Home Improvement stores. This expansion comes ahead of the fence building season, targeting both professional contractors and DIY homeowners.

The Lifetime Steel Post® offers advantages over traditional wood posts, including lifetime durability, maintenance-free design, and corrosion resistance. The posts are available in multiple lengths with galvanized and black powder-coated finishes, featuring a wider flange for enhanced strength. Installation benefits include requiring smaller diameter holes, less concrete, and in some regions, the ability to drive posts directly into the ground using hydraulic post drivers.

This expansion represents a key strategic initiative for Jewett-Cameron in 2025, with plans for further store additions throughout the year. When combined with their Adjust-a-Gate® steel frame gate kit, the solution aims to provide improved fence longevity while reducing labor and maintenance costs.

Jewett-Cameron Trading Company (Nasdaq: JCTC) announces the expansion of MyEcoWorld® Pet Waste Bags into 59 Tops Friendly Markets across the Northeast by late February 2025. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the company's less seasonal product line.

The move responds to increasing consumer demand for environmentally responsible products and growing plastic bans. MyEcoWorld® distinguishes itself through comprehensive certifications, including Silver Ecovadis Certification, Global Recycled Standard, and BPI Certification. The product line includes certified compostable pet waste bags and food waste bags in 3-gallon and 13-gallon sizes.

The expansion aligns with current market trends, as plastic bag bans now cover 25% of the U.S. population, with 12 states implementing statewide bans and over 500 municipalities across 28 states having local plastic ban ordinances.

Parthenon , owning 6.2% of Jewett-Cameron Trading Company (NASDAQ: JCTC), has issued an open letter urging shareholders to vote "WITHHOLD" for all Board Directors at the upcoming February 21, 2025 annual meeting. The letter highlights significant concerns about the company's performance, noting that FY 2024 marked the first operating loss in at least 25 years.

The letter criticizes the Board's lack of personal investment, pointing out that insiders own less than 1.3% of outstanding stock, and no Director has purchased shares in the past decade despite the stock's decline. The company's stock has dropped 15% in 2024 and 40% over the past five years (ending December 31, 2024). Despite management's claims of anticipated improvements and statements about the stock being "undervalued", Parthenon expresses skepticism about the Board's commitment and their refusal to explore strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value.

Jewett-Cameron (JCTC) reported Q1 2025 financial results with revenue of $9.3 million, down from $9.8 million in Q1 2024. Metal fencing products saw a 19% increase in sales, while wood fencing grew 4%. The company experienced a net loss of $(0.7) million or $(0.19) per share, compared to net income of $1.3 million in Q1 2024.

Key operational highlights include doubling in-store Lifetime Steel Post® displayers to nearly 200 units, launching the new Adjust-A-Gate® Unlimited product, and listing their 11.6-acre Hillsboro property for $9 million. Gross profit margins decreased to 18.3% from 19.9% year-over-year, primarily due to higher shipping costs. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with $3.0 million in cash and no long-term debt, while reducing inventory by 23% to $13.5 million.

Jewett-Cameron Trading Company (Nasdaq: JCTC) has announced it will release its fiscal 2025 first quarter operational and financial results on January 14, 2025, after market close. The company has scheduled a conference call and webcast for the same day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, which will include a results review and Q&A session.

Interested parties can join the conference call by dialing (844) 836-8745 for U.S. callers or +1 (412) 317-6797 for international participants. The webcast will be available live and archived at the company's website. A teleconference replay will be accessible until January 21, 2025, using replay access code 5685030.