6 lumber stocks to watch

Considering investing in lumber stocks? While the best lumber stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some lumber stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the timber sector. Keep reading to learn more about lumber stocks and how to start investing.

6 popular lumber stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the timber industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

Best stock	1-year return	Market cap	Exchange	Volume	Buy on Questrade
Ufp Industries (UFPI.US)	-6.18% Ufp Industries's 1-year return based on the closing price as of November 7, 2025.	$4.5 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	748,147	Buy now
PotlatchDeltic (PCH.US)	0.80% PotlatchDeltic's 1-year return based on the closing price as of November 7, 2025.	$3.2 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Rayonier (RYN.US)	-12.42% Rayonier's 1-year return based on the closing price as of November 7, 2025.	$6.6 billion (USD)	NYSE	3,643,000	Buy now
Weyerhaeuser Company (WY.US)	-11.83% Weyerhaeuser Company's 1-year return based on the closing price as of November 7, 2025.	$15.3 billion (USD)	NYSE	12,798,152	Buy now
West Fraser Timber Co (WFG.US)	22.80% West Fraser Timber Co's 1-year return based on the closing price as of November 5, 2025.	$5.3 billion (USD)	NYSE	262,962	Buy now
Boise Cascad Llc (BCC.US)	-0.57% Boise Cascad Llc's 1-year return based on the closing price as of November 7, 2025.	$2.6 billion (USD)	NYSE	324,040	Buy now

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on November 3, 2026, or the most recent data available. Volume refers to the number of shares traded during the day.

What to look for when investing in lumber stock

The timber industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering lumber stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.

How to invest in lumber stock

1. Research the timber industry. Before investing, learn about the lumber stock sector, its trends and the companies within it. Look at each company's financial health, potential for growth and past performance to identify stocks that fit your investment goals.
2. Choose a stock trading platform. Compare trading fees, access to trading tools and user interface options. We've identified reliable trading platforms to help narrow down your options below or check out the best stock trading apps in Canada to find one that suits your needs.
3. Open and fund your account. Sign up with your personal details and link a bank account or funding method to deposit money before you start trading.
4. Select the lumber stock(s) to buy. Search by company name or ticker symbol, like UFPI or PCH. Compare key metrics such as market cap, price history and earnings per share to pick the best stock for your strategy.
5. Buy the stock and monitor performance. Place your order to buy the stock and track its performance over time. Consider setting alerts, signing up for industry newsletters or using platform research tools to stay up to date on market changes.

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Are lumber stocks a good investment?

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in lumber stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—lumber stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the timber industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest.

What are the best lumber stocks?

A lot of factors go into picking the best lumber stocks. Stock performance can be impacted by factors like market conditions, company decisions and global events. Plus, what may be a strong lumber stock investment for one person might not be suitable for another.

That said, we rounded up this list of popular lumber stocks in or related to the timber industry to help narrow down your options:

• Ufp Industries (UFPI)
• PotlatchDeltic (PCH)
• Rayonier (RYN)
• Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)
• West Fraser Timber Co (WFG)
• Boise Cascad Llc (BCC)

Keep in mind that this is not a "best" list or a recommendation. It highlights some lumber stocks for informational purposes only and does not indicate past or future performance or investment advice. We do not guarantee any investment performance.

We've outlined detailed company and stock performance details for each lumber stock below. Keep reading to decide if any of these companies are the right investment for you.

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Ufp Industries (UFPI)

UFP Industries, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and supplies wood and non-wood composites, and other materials in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Retail, Construction, and Packaging.

The Retail segment offers pressure-treated and fire-retardant products under the ProWood brand; lawn and garden products, such as wood and vinyl fencing and lattice, garden beds and planters, pergolas, picnic tables, and other landscaping products under the Outdoor Essentials brand; wood plastic composite; mineral based composite decking and related decking accessories, including aluminum railing systems, balusters, and post caps under the Surestone brand; customized and aluminum fencing; exterior siding, pattern, trim, and fascia products; and pre-painted and primed shiplap, and project boards.

Closing stock price	$86.31
Market Capitalization The total market value of Ufp Industries's outstanding shares	$4.5 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$987.6 million
Profit margin	3.61%
Revenue (TTM)	$6.4 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$4.14
52-week stock price range	$73.72 – $116.57

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 3, 2026.

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PotlatchDeltic (PCH)

PotlatchDeltic Corporation (Nasdaq: PCH) is a leading Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) with ownership of 2. 1 million acres of timberlands in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina.

Through its taxable REIT subsidiary, the company also operates six sawmills, an industrial-grade plywood mill, a residential and commercial real estate development business and a rural timberland sales program.

Closing stock price	$41.73
Market Capitalization The total market value of PotlatchDeltic's outstanding shares	$3.2 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$175.2 million
Profit margin	5.76%
Revenue (TTM)	$1.1 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$0.82
52-week stock price range	$37.27 – $45.61

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on February 3, 2026.

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Rayonier (RYN)

Rayonier Inc. is a land resources real estate investment trust (REIT) with a portfolio comprising over four million acres in the U.S. South and U.S. Northwest. The company is focused on managing its timberlands on a sustainable basis while optimizing its overall portfolio value by delivering land to its highest and best use.

Rayonier also operates six sawmills, an industrial-grade plywood mill, residential and commercial real estate developments, and a rural land sales program.

Closing stock price	$20.17
Market Capitalization The total market value of Rayonier's outstanding shares	$6.6 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$240.3 million
Profit margin	7.83%
Revenue (TTM)	$968.3 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	$0.46
52-week stock price range	$17.71 – $23.90

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 3, 2026.

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Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)

Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world's largest private owners of timberlands, began operations in 1900 and today owns or controls more than 10 million acres of timberlands in the U.S., as well as additional public timberlands managed under long-term licenses in Canada. Weyerhaeuser has been a global leader in sustainability for more than a century and manages 100 percent of its timberlands on a fully sustainable basis in compliance with internationally recognized sustainable forestry standards.

Weyerhaeuser is also one of the largest manufacturers of wood products in North America and operates additional business lines around product distribution, climate solutions, real estate, energy and natural resources, among others.

Closing stock price	$20.35
Market Capitalization The total market value of Weyerhaeuser Company's outstanding shares	$15.3 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$1 billion
Profit margin	6.47%
Revenue (TTM)	$7 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$0.63
52-week stock price range	$18.26 – $27.03

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on October 29, 2026.

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West Fraser Timber Co (WFG)

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., a diversified wood products company, engages in manufacturing, selling, marketing, and distributing lumber, engineered wood products, northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, newsprint, paper, wood chips and other residuals. It operates through four segments: Lumber, North America Engineered Wood Products, Pulp & Paper, and Europe Engineered Wood Products.

The Lumber segment produces spruce, pine, fir and southern yellow pine lumber, douglas fir, hemlock, wood chips, and other residuals.

Closing stock price	$69.74
Market Capitalization The total market value of West Fraser Timber Co's outstanding shares	$5.3 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$1.3 billion
Profit margin	-20.40%
Revenue (TTM)	$5.3 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	-$13.75
52-week stock price range	$56.45 – $75.91

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 3, 2026.

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Boise Cascad Llc (BCC)

Boise Cascade Company engages in the manufacture and sale of engineered wood products and plywood and wholesale distribution of building materials in the United States and Canada. It operates through two segments, Wood Products and Building Materials Distribution.

The Wood Products segment manufactures laminated veneer lumber and beams for use in headers and beams; I-joists for residential and commercial flooring and roofing systems and other structural applications; structural, appearance, and industrial grade plywood panels; and ponderosa pine lumber and appearance grade boards.

Closing stock price	$70.24
Market Capitalization The total market value of Boise Cascad Llc's outstanding shares	$2.6 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$1.1 billion
Profit margin	1.64%
Revenue (TTM)	$6.5 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$2.94
52-week stock price range	$64.38 – $91.16

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 5, 2026.

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Bottom line

If you're considering adding lumber stocks to your portfolio, make sure you thoroughly look into any companies before investing to help mitigate risk. We've compiled a list of lumber stocks to help narrow down your options. Then choose a legitimate stock trading platform to start investing. After that it comes down to monitoring the timber industry to know when to buy, sell or hold. How to buy stocks in Canada

Frequently asked questions about lumber stocks

• What are lumber stocks?

  Lumber stocks are shares of companies that either directly work in the lumber sector or operate within related industries. Investors interested in buying lumber stocks may be looking to take advantage of market trends or lock in investments for the long haul.

• What is the top lumber stock to buy in 2026?

  Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to choose a single "top" lumber stock to invest in due to factors like market fluctuations, company management and shifting economic trends. These can all change—sometimes overnight—how a stock performs. It's best to do your own research to decide which companies fit within your risk tolerance. Reviewing a company's financial reports and past stock performance can help you decide if it's worth investing in.

• Where can I find information and regular updates about the timber industry?

  You can keep track of the latest timber news and updates by signing up for financial newsletters, visiting financial news sites, reading company investor relations pages and using market research platforms. Many online brokerages also offer sector reports, stock screeners and alerts to help you track movements in your stock performance or updates in or related to the timber industry.

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