6h agoThe Motley FoolNEUTRAL 54Earnings
Sylvamo (SLVM) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Sylvamo is exiting Europe while keeping a 20% stake in future proceeds.
Archived explainer. For the current picture see today's SLVM page.
Why Is SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) Stock Up Today?
By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · November 6, 2026 at 3:35 PM ET · reviewed against 13 wire stories
SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) is up +23.07% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 13 stories on SLVM across 8 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 59/100).
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Sylvamo Corp (SLVM) shares surged 23.07% to $40.70 on Tuesday. The primary driver was the announcement that the company will sell its European business to Midas Atlantic Partners. This strategic move followed a third-quarter earnings report where non-GAAP earnings per share beat analyst expectations.
What Happened
Sylvamo disclosed that it has entered a put option agreement to divest its European operations. The sale includes uncoated freesheet paper mills located in France and Sweden, as well as associated forestry operations. The company stated that specific financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Sylvamo will retain a 20% stake in future proceeds from the sale.
The stock reaction followed the release of third-quarter results. Non-GAAP EPS came in at $1.33, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.12 by $0.20. Revenue was reported at $645 million, which represented a 2.6% decline year over year. Bank of America upgraded the stock to Buy from Neutral, citing the European divestiture plan. The company also announced it will implement a fuel and freight surcharge.
What The Data Shows
The stock opened at $35.69, a 7.9% gap up from the prior close of $33.07. Trading volume reached 0.4 million shares, which is 1.4 times the three-month daily average. The session high was $41.16 at 10:10 AM ET, while the session low was $35.69 at 7:05 AM ET. The current market capitalization stands at $1.3 billion with a P/E ratio of 17.4. The company has a dividend yield of 5.36% and a beta of 0.88.
The stock is trading within its 52-week range of $30.40 to $56.80. Over the last 8 sessions prior to this move, the stock had gained 1.9%. A dividend of $0.45 per share is scheduled with an ex-date of October 2, 2026.
What To Watch
Investors will monitor the execution of the European business sale and the impact of the new fuel and freight surcharge on margins. The upcoming earnings date is not specified in the provided data, but coverage breadth remains high with 13 stories reported in the last 36 hours.
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SLVM by the numbers
Last: $40.70Session: +23.07%7 sessions: +1.91%Coverage: 13 stories / 8 sourcesAI sentiment: 59/100 (bullish)Mkt cap: $1.3BP/E: 17.452w: $30.40 to $56.80
The headlines behind the move
10h agoInvesting.com Analyst RatingsBULLISH 64Analyst
BofA upgrades Sylvamo stock rating on European divestiture plan
BofA upgrades Sylvamo stock rating on European divestiture plan
10h agoThe FlyBULLISH 64Analyst
Sylvamo upgraded to Buy from Neutral at BofA
12h agoInvestorsHubBULLISH 74Earnings
Sylvamo Shares Jump Nearly 12% as Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates and Company Plans European Business Sale
Sylvamo shares jump 11.9% after Q3 earnings beat estimates despite lower revenue, as the paper manufacturer announces plans to sell its European business.
13h agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 67Earnings
Sylvamo Non-GAAP EPS of $1.33 beats by $0.20, revenue of $645M
See Sylvamo's Q3 earnings: non-GAAP EPS beat estimates by $0.20 despite a 2.6% revenue dip.
13h agoThe FlyBULLISH 72Earnings
Sylvamo reports Q3 adjusted EPS $1.33, consensus $1.12
13h agoStockTitanNEUTRAL 50Earnings
Sylvamo Releases Third Quarter Earnings
13h agoMarketWatchBULLISH 58M&A
Sylvamo to Sell Europe Business to Midas Atlantic Partners
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Earlier SLVM move explainers: 2026-11-06