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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG) is a diversified wood products company listed on the TSX and NYSE. Company news releases and regulatory filings provide regular updates on its lumber, engineered wood products, and pulp and paper operations across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe. This news page aggregates those disclosures so readers can follow how market conditions, trade policies and operational decisions affect the business.
Recent West Fraser news has covered topics such as quarterly financial results, adjustments to lumber and OSB capacity, and guidance for shipment volumes in its Lumber, North America Engineered Wood Products and Europe Engineered Wood Products segments. The company also reports on capital expenditures, share repurchases under its normal course issuer bid, and dividends on its Common and Class B Common shares.
Operational announcements have included decisions to curtail or close specific lumber and OSB mills in response to timber supply challenges and soft demand, as well as asset and goodwill impairment charges related to these changes. Other releases discuss the impact of countervailing and antidumping duties on Canadian softwood lumber exports to the U.S., and the effect of Section 232 tariffs on imported softwood timber and lumber.
In addition to financial and capacity updates, West Fraser issues news about partnerships and forest stewardship initiatives, such as its collaboration with Lake Babine Nation Forestry Limited Partnership on a First Nations Woodland Licence in British Columbia. Investors and observers can use this news feed to review the company’s own descriptions of its operating environment, risk factors and strategic responses over time.
West Fraser (TSX and NYSE: WFG) announced it completed its 2025 annual report on Form 40-F and filed it with the SEC on EDGAR on February 11, 2026. The filing includes audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, MD&A and the annual information form.
These documents were also filed on SEDAR+ and are available on the company's investor website; hard copies are available to shareholders on request.
West Fraser (TSX/NYSE: WFG) reported Q4-2025 sales of $1.165 billion and a net loss of $751 million (loss of $9.63 per diluted share), driven by $712 million of restructuring and impairment charges. Adjusted EBITDA was $(79) million. Full-year 2025 sales were $5.462 billion with Adjusted EBITDA of $56 million. Cash and short-term investments fell to $202 million at Dec 31, 2025. The company repurchased 1.64 million shares in 2025 for $124 million and declared a dividend of $0.32 per share payable Apr 2, 2026.
West Fraser Timber Co. (TSX/NYSE: WFG) will hold an analysts' conference call to discuss fourth quarter 2025 financial and operating results on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. PT / 10:00 a.m. ET. The call will be chaired by President and CEO Sean McLaren and will include a management discussion followed by analyst Q&A.
To participate, dial 1-888-510-2154 (toll-free North America) or (437) 900-0527 (toll number) or connect via the webcast. The call will be recorded and made available on the company's website. Fourth quarter 2025 results will be released on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
West Fraser (TSX, NYSE: WFG) will record an approximately $409 million non-cash impairment of goodwill in Q4 2025 tied to its Lumber segment, representing the entire goodwill balance for its U.S. lumber operations due to a protracted downcycle and recalibrated assumptions.
The company provided initial 2026 operational guidance: SPF 2.4–2.7B board feet, SYP 2.4–2.7B board feet, N.A. OSB 5.9–6.3B sq ft (3/8"), EU/UK OSB 1.0–1.25B sq ft (3/8"), and capital expenditures $300–350M. Management said input costs (resins and chemicals) are expected to remain relatively stable while contractor availability and equipment lead times should continue to improve.
West Fraser (TSX, NYSE: WFG) declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.32 per share on Common and Class B Common shares.
The dividend is payable on January 14, 2026 to shareholders of record on December 29, 2025. Dividends are designated as eligible under subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada).
Dividends are declared and payable in U.S. dollars; shareholders may elect to receive payment in Canadian dollars via the company website "Investors/Dividends" section.
West Fraser (TSX/NYSE: WFG) announced an indefinite curtailment of its High Level, Alberta OSB mill in spring 2026 following an orderly wind-down and consumption of existing log supply.
The decision follows a significant weakening of OSB demand and will reduce West Fraser's capacity by 860 million square feet (3/8-inch). The company said it expects to offer work opportunities at other operations to the approximate 190 affected employees. West Fraser also confirmed an existing idled production line at Cordele, Georgia with 440 million square feet capacity will remain idled. The company expects an approximately $200 million asset impairment loss in Q4 2025 related to the High Level curtailment.
West Fraser (TSX: WFG, NYSE: WFG) announced permanent closures of its Augusta, Georgia and 100 Mile House, British Columbia lumber mills by end-2025 following an orderly wind-down due to timber supply challenges and soft lumber markets.
The 100 Mile House mill will close because it can no longer access adequate economically viable timber; Augusta will close due to weak lumber demand and loss of residual outlets. The company also made permanent the 2024 indefinite curtailments of Huttig, Arkansas and Lake Butler, Florida, which will be dismantled and sold. The replacement Henderson, Texas mill has commenced start-up and an adjacent mill has ceased operations. West Fraser expects restructuring and impairment charges in Q4 2025.
West Fraser (TSX/NYSE: WFG) reported Q3 2025 results: sales of $1.307B, net loss of $(204)M or $(2.63) per diluted share, and Adjusted EBITDA of $(144)M (‑11% of sales).
The Lumber segment showed Adjusted EBITDA of $(123)M, which included $67M of export duty expense related to finalization of AR6. Cash and short-term investments were $546M at September 26, 2025; capital expenditures in Q3 were $90M. The company repurchased 553,467 shares for $40M and paid a Q3 dividend of $0.32 per share, declaring a $0.32 Q4 dividend.
Management cited elevated mortgage rates, new Section 232 tariffs (10% effective Oct 14, 2025), and revised 2025 lumber shipment ranges for SPF and SYP.
West Fraser Timber (TSX and NYSE: WFG) will hold an analysts' conference call to discuss third quarter 2025 financial and operating results on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. PT / 11:30 a.m. ET.
Management, chaired by Sean McLaren, President and CEO, will present results released the prior day, Wednesday, October 22, 2025, followed by a live Q&A with analysts. Participants can join via toll-free dial-in 1-888-510-2154, toll number (437) 900-0527, or the webcast. The call will be recorded and archived at www.westfraser.com.
West Fraser Timber (NYSE: WFG) has announced a quarterly dividend of US$0.32 per share on both Common shares and Class B Common shares. The dividend will be paid on October 14, 2025 to shareholders of record as of September 25, 2025.
The dividends are designated as eligible dividends under Canadian tax law and will be paid in U.S. dollars, though shareholders have the option to elect to receive their dividends in Canadian dollars.