Sylvamo Q4 net income falls to $33 million from $81 million a year earlier
Sylvamo reported fourth-quarter 2025 results, with net income of $33 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.83, down from $81 million and $1.94 in the same quarter of 2024. Net sales were $890 million, down from $970 million, and the company recorded an $11 million goodwill impairment in France, which reduced profit. Management said first-quarter 2026 results will be affected by lower volumes, higher energy costs and the absence of favorable one-time items, and did not give a numeric earnings outlook.
Key points
- Q4 2025 net sales were $890 million versus $970 million in Q4 2024; diluted EPS was $0.83 versus $1.94.
- Q4 2025 adjusted EBITDA was $125 million, a 14% margin, versus $157 million and 16% a year earlier.
- Net special items were an after-tax charge of $11 million ($0.27 per diluted share), including the France goodwill impairment.
- Full-year 2025 net income was $132 million versus $302 million in 2024, with free cash flow of $44 million.
The filing
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