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WestRock (WRK) fell 4.2% to close at $46.49 per share during the first week of September 2016.

Weyerhaeuser (WY) has undertaken several divestiture policies in order to dispose of its underperforming and non-core businesses.

The growing economy has helped REITs including Weyerhaeuser (WY), Rayonier (RYN), Resolute Forests Products (RFP), and International Paper (IP) reap higher profits.

Greif (GEF) rose 4.6% to close at $55.35 per share during the first week of December 2016.

Berkshire Hathaway took a new position in Verizon Communications (VZ) last quarter. The position accounts for 2.04% of the fund’s portfolio.

The expected performance of timberland REIT Weyerhaeuser (WY) for the rest 2017 and in 2018 can be best understood by its valuation multiples.

REITs (real estate investment trusts) usually provide generous returns to their shareholders in the form of dividends or share buybacks.

REITs (real estate investment trusts) depend mostly on debt for their day-to-day functioning and working capital.

After thriving for a long time in a low interest rate environment, REITs (real estate investment trusts) are now facing a high interest rate.

REITs (real estate investment trusts) depend on debt and equity for their working capital, and so they’re directly impacted by the Fed’s interest rate policy.

Timberland REIT (real estate investment trust) Weyerhaeuser (WY) owns almost 13.1 million acres of timberlands across the US.

Timberland REIT (real estate investment trust) Weyerhaeuser (WY) expects to continue its growth trajectory for the rest of 2017.

Timberland REIT (real estate investment trust) Weyerhaeuser (WY) has been able to use the opportunities of the booming housing sector to its advantage.

Timberland REIT (real estate investment trust) Weyerhaeuser (WY) reported upbeat earnings results for 2Q17, backed by higher sales and prudent cost management.

Timberland REITs (real estate investment trusts) in the US don’t seem to be in doubt about their continued growth momentum in the near future.

In 2Q17, GWR’s North American revenues were $315.7 million, a 3.6% rise from $304.6 million in the same quarter last year.

On June 8, 2017, PolyOne (POL) announced that it acquired Rutland Holding Company. The acquisition will help PolyOne expand its portfolio.

WestRock (WRK) reported fiscal 1Q17 net sales of $3.45 billion, a fall of 0.7% compared to net sales of $3.47 billion in fiscal 1Q16.

In fiscal 2016, Greif (GEF) reported net sales of $3.3 billion, a fall of 8.1% year-over-year.

WestRock Company (WRK) has a market cap of $13.4 billion. It rose 1.8% to close at $53.16 per share on January 23, 2017.

In fiscal 2016, BERY reported net sales of $6.5 billion, a rise of 32.9% year-over-year.

Greif (GEF) has a market cap of $3.0 billion. It rose 3.5% to close at $53.80 per share on January 4, 2017.

Greif (GEF) fell 0.69% to close at $53 per share during the third week of December 2016.

On December 21, RPM announced that it has entered an agreement to acquire SPS Group.

PKG fell 0.50% to close at $86.16 per share on December 14. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were -1.3%, 0.22%, and 40.3%.

Greif (GEF) has a market cap of $2.8 billion. It fell 1.2% to close at $52.98 per share on December 6, 2016.

Packaging Corporation of America’s (PKG) capital spending fell 12.8%, and its cash balance rose 49.7% between 3Q15 and 3Q16.

Greif reported 3Q16 net sales of $845.0 million, a fall of 9.1% compared to its net sales of $930.0 million in 3Q15.

Greif (GEF) has a market cap of $2.9 billion. It fell 3.2% to close at $54.02 per share on November 21, 2016.

IFF’s Fragrances segment reported revenues of ~$410.1 million in 3Q16, as compared to $406 million in 3Q15, implying a 1.0% YoY rise.

Chemours’ Chemical Solutions segment reported revenue of $182 million in 3Q16, as compared to $295 million in 3Q15, implying a revenue fall of 38.2% YoY.

Price movement WestRock (WRK) has a market cap of $11.4 billion. It fell 2.3% to close at $45.27 per share on November 7, 2016. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and year-to-date (or YTD) price movements were -2.0%, -2.7%, and 2.2%, respectively, on the same day. WRK is trading 2.7% below its 20-day moving average, 4.2% below […]

Wall Street analysts are expecting International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) to post a net profit margin of 14.6% in 3Q16, compared to 14.7% in 2Q16.

Analysts are expecting International Flavors and Fragrances to post revenue of $787.20 in 3Q16, implying a 2.9% rise in its projected revenue on a year-over-year basis.

Price movement Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has a market cap of $8.0 billion. It rose 2.1% to close at $85.54 per share on October 19, 2016. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and year-to-date (or YTD) price movements were 4.0%, 7.2%, and 39.3%, respectively, on the same day. PKG is trading 5.1% above its 20-day moving […]

Price movement Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has a market cap of $7.8 billion. It rose 0.53% to close at $83.77 per share on October 18, 2016. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and year-to-date (or YTD) price movements were 3.9%, 4.2%, and 36.4%, respectively, on the same day. PKG is trading 3.2% above its 20-day moving […]

On October 12, 2016, PolyOne (POL) announced that it would produce specialty engineered materials at its existing facility in Pune, India.

PKG rose 1.1% to close at $81.66 per share on September 28. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were 0.0%, 4.3%, and 32.9%.

Price movement Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has a market cap of $7.8 billion. It rose 2.1% to close at $82.29 per share on September 23, 2016. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and year-to-date (or YTD) price movements were 2.8%, 9.1%, and 34.0%, respectively, on the same day. PKG is trading 3.6% above its 20-day moving […]

WestRock (WRK) reported fiscal 3Q16 net sales of $3.6 billion, a rise of 44.0% compared to net sales of $2.5 billion in fiscal 3Q15.

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has a market cap of $7.6 billion. It fell 1.3% to close at $80.64 per share on September 22, 2016.

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has a market cap of $7.4 billion. It fell by 0.99% to close at $78.63 per share on August 31, 2016.

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has a market cap of $7.4 billion. It fell by 0.57% to close at $78.91 per share on August 29, 2016.

WestRock (WRK) has a market cap of $11.0 billion. It rose by 4.2% to close at $43.72 per share on August 4, 2016.

WestRock Company (WRK) has a market capitalization of $10.9 billion. It rose by 0.33% to close at $42.91 per share on July 29, 2016.

Domtar (UFS) has a market cap of $2.5 billion. It rose by 11.9% to close at $39.53 per share on July 27, 2016.

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has a market cap of $7.0 billion. It rose by 0.72% to close at $74.34 per share on July 22, 2016.

Packaging Corporation of America rose by 0.42% in the third week of July. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were 0.42%, 9.0%, and 20.1%.

Its net income and EPS (earnings per share) rose to $102.6 million and $1.09, respectively, in 1Q16, as compared to $89.6 million and $0.92, respectively, in 1Q15.

Packaging Corporation of America rose by 0.34% to close at $68.71 per share on July 7. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD movements were 4.3%, -2.6%, and 11.0%.