KP Tissue (TSE:KPT) Posts Earnings Results

KP Tissue (TSE:KPT) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The company reported C$0.22 earnings per share for the quarter, reports.

Here are the key takeaways from KP Tissue’s conference call:

• KP Tissue reported Q1 2026 adjusted EBITDA of CAD 86.9 million, up 14.6% year over year, with margin improving to 16.0% from 13.9% on the back of lower pulp and warehousing costs.
• Revenue was essentially flat at CAD 544.6 million, as modest growth in Canada was offset by a decline in U.S. sales and unfavorable foreign exchange.
• The company said its operations outperformed targets across all sites, and the new Memphis converting line ramped as planned in early Q2 to add capacity to the U.S. network.
• Management reiterated plans for a new western U.S. TAD tissue plant, targeting an official announcement by the end of the first half of 2026 and startup in late 2028.
• Executives flagged rising fuel, freight and other input costs as a key watch item, saying they will consider pricing actions if needed, while Q2 adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in line with Q1.

KP Tissue Price Performance

KPT stock traded up C$0.09 during trading on Thursday, reaching C$11.59. 16,505 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 13,881. The business’s 50 day moving average price is C$11.08 and its 200-day moving average price is C$10.50. KP Tissue has a 52-week low of C$8.50 and a 52-week high of C$11.60. The firm has a market capitalization of C$116.07 million, a PE ratio of 13.64, a P/E/G ratio of -0.88 and a beta of 0.47.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, National Bank Financial boosted their price target on KP Tissue from C$10.00 to C$11.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat, KP Tissue has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of C$10.25.

KP Tissue Company Profile

KP Tissue Inc operates as a holding company. The firm produces, distributes, markets, and sells a range of disposable tissue products in North America. It offers bathroom and facial tissues, paper towels, paper towels, and napkins, as well as disposable wiping products and washroom dispensing systems.