WY

Based on Weyerhaeuser Company's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Weyerhaeuser do?

Weyerhaeuser owns and manages approximately 11 million acres of timberlands in the United States and manufactures wood products including lumber and engineered wood. Structured as a REIT, it distributes income to shareholders while operating across both timber harvesting and wood products manufacturing segments.

Does WY pay dividends?

Yes, Weyerhaeuser pays a regular dividend. As a REIT, it is required to distribute the majority of its taxable income to shareholders. The dividend level can vary with timber market conditions and operating cash flow, making it somewhat cyclical in nature.

When does WY report earnings?

Weyerhaeuser follows a standard quarterly earnings cadence for NYSE-listed companies. For the most current reporting schedule and recent results, check the investor relations section of Weyerhaeuser's official website.

Is WY a good stock to buy?

The UQS Score rates WY as Poor, driven by Weak scores across Quality, Moat, and Growth, alongside an Elevated Valuation rating. Only the Risk pillar reaches a Neutral level. Investors should weigh these factors carefully. The full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members on UQS Score.

Is WY overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for WY is rated Elevated, suggesting the stock's current price is not well-supported by underlying fundamentals relative to sector peers. This is particularly notable given the Weak scores in Quality and Growth, which limit the justification for a premium valuation.

How does WY compare to its competitors?

Within the Real Estate sector, Weyerhaeuser's commodity-driven timber and wood products model differs meaningfully from peers like SBA Communications, Lamar Advertising, and Gaming and Leisure Properties, which operate under more recurring or contractual revenue structures. Each carries a distinct risk and growth profile.

What is WY's market cap bracket?

Weyerhaeuser is classified as a large-cap company, placing it among the more substantial publicly traded REITs by total market value. Large-cap status generally implies greater liquidity and institutional coverage compared to smaller peers.

Who founded Weyerhaeuser?

Weyerhaeuser was founded by Frederick Weyerhaeuser, a prominent timber industrialist, and the company began operations in 1900. It has since grown into one of the largest private timberland owners in the world, now headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Is WY a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, the UQS Score rates WY as Poor. Weak scores in Quality, Moat, and Growth suggest the business lacks the durable competitive advantages and earnings consistency typically associated with high-quality long-term holdings. The Elevated Valuation adds further caution for patient investors.

What is the main competitive advantage of Weyerhaeuser?

Weyerhaeuser's primary asset is its vast timberland ownership — approximately 11 million U.S. acres — which provides a long-duration natural resource base. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates this advantage as Weak, reflecting the commodity nature of timber and wood products and limited pricing power.

What sector does WY belong to?

Weyerhaeuser is classified in the Real Estate sector and operates as a real estate investment trust. Its business, however, is closely tied to the timber and wood products industry, making it sensitive to housing construction cycles and lumber commodity pricing — unlike most traditional property REITs.

Weyerhaeuser Company currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Weyerhaeuser Company shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Weyerhaeuser Company has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.

Weyerhaeuser Company appears expensively valued relative to its fundamentals and growth prospects.

Weyerhaeuser Company operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for WY.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Weyerhaeuser Company is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Weyerhaeuser Company's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Weyerhaeuser Company is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.