West Fraser Timber

West Fraser announced a quarterly dividend of US$0.32 per common and Class B share, payable on July 13, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 25, 2026. The company has raised the dividend for five consecutive years and has paid dividends for 41 consecutive years. The distribution is declared in US dollars but can be paid in Canadian dollars on request and qualifies as an eligible dividend under Canadian tax law. » More on de.investing.com

West Fraser has engaged Kodiak AI for an autonomous logging pilot to test self-driving trucks transporting timber from forest sites to a processing facility in Alberta. The trial, starting later this year, aims to address driver shortages, improve safety and stabilize log supply to mills. West Fraser projects capital expenditures of $300–350 million for 2026. » More on finance.yahoo.com

West Fraser reported a sequential operational improvement in the first quarter of 2026, with adjusted EBITDA excluding a non‑cash tariff adjustment of $114m coming in at $48m. The company reiterated its full‑year guidance for shipment volumes and capex of $300–350m, but continues to face tariff-related pressures and subdued construction activity in North America. Liquidity remains strong at around $900m, net debt rose seasonally to $457m, and West Fraser paid a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share. The strategy focuses on cost optimization, shifting capacity to lower‑cost regions and capitalizing on supply tightness when demand recovers. » More on de.investing.com