B of A Securities Lowers Sylvamo's Price Target to $64.00, Retains Underperform Rating.

B of A Securities lowered Sylvamo's (SLVM) price target from $67 to $64, a 4.48% decrease, while maintaining an "Underperform" rating. The average target price for SLVM is $68.33 with a high estimate of $80 and a low of $61, indicating a 31.80% upside. The average brokerage recommendation is 2.7, indicating a "Hold" status. The estimated GF Value for SLVM is $51.50, suggesting a 0.67% downside from the current price.

B of A Securities has recently lowered Sylvamo's (SLVM) price target from $67 to $64, representing a 4.48% decrease. The new target price, however, maintains the "Underperform" rating. The average target price for SLVM stands at $68.33, with a high estimate of $80 and a low of $61, suggesting a 31.80% upside potential. The average brokerage recommendation is 2.7, indicating a "Hold" status. The estimated GF Value for SLVM is $51.50, suggesting a 0.67% downside from the current price [1].

Sylvamo, a leading provider of essential paper solutions through sustainable production, has been experiencing a series of strategic and operational changes. The company's stock price has been volatile, influenced by various factors including leadership transitions, earnings reports, and market conditions. Despite these changes, Sylvamo continues to maintain a strong financial position, as evidenced by its recent quarterly earnings and dividend declarations.

The latest earnings report, released on May 9, 2025, showed a net income of $27 million ($0.65 per share), a decrease from the previous quarter's $81 million ($1.94 per share). The company faced challenges such as unfavorable price/mix and decreased volume, but maintained a strong balance sheet with a 1.1x leverage ratio. Sylvamo also announced a dividend of $0.45 per share for the period from July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025 [2].

Sylvamo's recent investments in its South Carolina facilities, totaling $145 million, are aimed at upgrading production capabilities and reducing costs. The company is also entering a 20-year partnership to outsource its Eastover woodyard operations, further enhancing operational efficiency [3]. These investments are part of Sylvamo's broader strategy to maintain its competitive edge in the paper manufacturing sector.

The upcoming earnings release on August 8, 2025, will provide further insights into Sylvamo's financial performance in the second quarter of 2025. Investors and financial professionals will closely monitor these results to assess the company's ability to navigate market challenges and sustain its growth trajectory.

References:
[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/SLVM/
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/SLVM/
[3] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/SLVM/