UFP Industries: Avoid This Stock Amid Industry Headwinds

UFP Industries, a major converter of softwood lumber, has seen its stock tank 30% in the past year due to fading earnings outlook and industry headwinds. The company operates through three segments: Retail, Packaging, and Construction, serving customers in North America's softwood market. UFP Industries boasts of being the world's largest pressure-treater, but its revenue has fallen 25% in 2023 and 8% in 2024, while GAAP earnings have dropped 27% and 16%, respectively. The firm missed EPS estimates and provided downbeat guidance, with a FY26 EPS estimate 10% lower. UFP Industries pays a dividend and buys back its stock, but investors may want to stay away from the stock for now.