Louisiana-Pacific Corporation engages in the manufacture and distribution of building products for new home construction, repair and remodeling, and manufactured housing. It operates in three segments: Oriented Strand Board, Siding, and Engineered Wood Products. The Oriented Strand Board segment manufactures and distributes OSB structural panel products, such as unsanded plywood, including roof decking; sidewall sheathing; and floor underlayment. The Siding segment offers siding products and related accessories, such as OSB-based sidings, trim, soffit, and fascia; hardboard siding products consisting of lap, panel, and trim products in various patterns and textures; and accessory products. The Engineered Wood Products segment manufactures and distributes I-joists and laminated veneer lumber, and related products. In addition, the company provides decorative molding and cellulose insulation products. It offers its products to retail home centers, manufactured housing producers, distributors, wholesalers, and building materials dealers primarily in North America, as well as in Asia, Europe, and South America. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
Analysts'
Recommendation: | Hold |
| 30 Days Ago: | Hold |
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| Analysts' Target: | $18 |
| Analysts' Targets |
| Lehman Brothers | $18 |
| Equalweight |
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
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$8.09 (07/14/08)
