Boise Cascade Reports Steep Decline in Q4 & Full Year 2025 Earnings Amid CEO Transition; Announces Significant Share Buyback

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Boise Cascade reported a substantial decline in both fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results, with net income falling 87% in Q4 and 65% for the full year compared to 2024. Sales also decreased by 7% in Q4 and 5% for the full year. These results were negatively impacted by a $6 million accrual for legal proceedings. Concurrently, the company announced a planned CEO transition, with Nate Jorgensen retiring and Jeff Strom stepping into the role. Despite the operational headwinds, Boise Cascade demonstrated a strong commitment to shareholder returns through a significant share repurchase program, buying back over $181 million in 2025 and an additional $39 million in early 2026, with $200 million remaining under authorization. The outlook for 2026 remains cautious, with expectations for flat to modestly down single-family housing starts and flat home improvement spending, reflecting ongoing market challenges.

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• Significant Earnings Decline

  Fourth quarter 2025 net income decreased 87% to $8.7 million, and full year 2025 net income fell 65% to $132.8 million, compared to the prior year.

• Revenue Decrease

  Sales for Q4 2025 were down 7% to $1.5 billion, and full year 2025 sales decreased 5% to $6.4 billion.

• CEO Transition Announced

  Nate Jorgensen will retire as CEO, with Jeff Strom appointed as his successor, marking a significant leadership change for the company.

• Substantial Share Repurchase Program

  The company repurchased $181.4 million of common stock in 2025 and an additional $39 million in January and February 2026, with approximately $200 million remaining under the existing program.

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Boise Cascade reported a substantial decline in both fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results, with net income falling 87% in Q4 and 65% for the full year compared to 2024. Sales also decreased by 7% in Q4 and 5% for the full year. These results were negatively impacted by a $6 million accrual for legal proceedings. Concurrently, the company announced a planned CEO transition, with Nate Jorgensen retiring and Jeff Strom stepping into the role. Despite the operational headwinds, Boise Cascade demonstrated a strong commitment to shareholder returns through a significant share repurchase program, buying back over $181 million in 2025 and an additional $39 million in early 2026, with $200 million remaining under authorization. The outlook for 2026 remains cautious, with expectations for flat to modestly down single-family housing starts and flat home improvement spending, reflecting ongoing market challenges.