Rayonier stock reports Q2 revenue beat near 52-week low

Published on 10/05/2026 at 17:31 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Rayonier stock was trading at USD 18.23 on October 5, 2026, after its Q2 revenue beat the forecast. Adjusted EPS came in at USD 0.10.

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Rayonier (ISIN US7549071030) was trading at USD 18.23 on the NYSE on October 5, 2026, while its session low and 52-week low stood at USD 17.85. The timberland REIT's second-quarter revenue reached USD 396.5 million, exceeding the USD 389.05 million forecast cited by Investing.com on October 5, 2026.

Revenue beats while earnings miss

The Q2 revenue figure was 1.91 percent above the forecast, but adjusted EPS was USD 0.10 against a USD 0.1116 consensus estimate. Investing.com reported that Rayonier linked its operating improvement to the PotlatchDeltic merger, while also highlighting stronger cash generation and positive segment results.

The comparison with the prior year is striking: quarterly revenue increased 272.3 percent, while EPS was USD 0.10 compared with USD 0.06 in the year-ago quarter, according to MarketBeat on October 1, 2026. The merger therefore expanded reported scale, but the adjusted earnings miss leaves profitability as the more immediate test for the next report.

Consensus stays at Hold

MarketBeat puts the consensus rating at Hold across six analysts, with an average 12-month price target of USD 24.80. At USD 18.23, that target is 36.0 percent above the NYSE price, making the target gap a valuation signal rather than a confirmed price outcome.

Recent analyst actions remain mixed. Citigroup raised its target from USD 22.00 to USD 23.00 and kept a neutral rating on August 10, 2026, while Truist Financial cut its target from USD 25.00 to USD 24.00 and retained Hold, according to MarketBeat. The divergence reflects the tension between merger-driven revenue growth and earnings conversion.

Stock remains near yearly low

Rayonier's USD 18.23 price was 2.13 percent above the USD 17.85 52-week low and USD 8.79 below the USD 27.02 high on October 5, 2026. The quote carried a session change of 0.97 percent and volume of 1,066,794 shares, while market capitalization was USD 2.8 billion.

The next earnings report is scheduled for November 4, 2026, according to Investing.com. Rayonier operates timberlands, wood products facilities and land-based real estate activities, giving the coming report a clear test: whether the enlarged revenue base can translate into stronger per-share earnings.