Resolute Forest Products Inc. (RFP)
Resolute Forest Products Inc. operates in the Paper, Lumber & Forest Products industry of the Basic Materials sector, headquartered in Montreal, QC, CA. The stock last traded at $21.92, down 0.36% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $1.68B. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 5.66, a net margin of 8.4%. Its beta of 2.65 implies it has historically moved more than the broad market.
Resolute Forest Products Inc. (RFP) is a global player in the forest products industry, conducting operations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and various international markets. The company structures its diverse business activities into four key divisions: Market Pulp, Tissue, Wood Products, and Paper. The Market Pulp division is responsible for providing both virgin and recycled bleached Kraft pulp, a fundamental component used in the production of a wide array of consumer items such as tissue, packaging, specialized paper goods, diapers, and other absorbent materials. Its Tissue segment manufactures a variety of tissue products, utilizing both recycled and virgin fibers, targeting both commercial (away-from-home) and retail consumers. This segment also engages in the sale of parent rolls. The Wood Products segment produces construction-grade lumber, including spruce-pine-fir varieties, along with wood chips, components for bed frames, finger joints, and furring strips, which are supplied to pulp and paper mills. Additionally, it furnishes I-joists for the construction sector. Within the Paper segment, Resolute produces newsprint for both newspaper publishers and commercial printers, who use it for purposes like inserts and flyers. This division also offers various uncoated mechanical papers, such as supercalendered and white papers, in addition to uncoated freesheet papers. Its specialty papers are incorporated into a broad range of products, including books, retail inserts, direct mail, coupons, magazines, catalogs, and bags, catering to different commercial printing requirements. These specialty papers are distributed to commercial printers, direct mailers, publishers, catalogers, and retailers. Beyond its core forest product lines, the company also generates electricity from its cogeneration facilities and hydroelectric dams. Resolute Forest Products Inc.'s corporate headquarters are situated in Montreal, Canada.
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