KP Tissue (TSE:KPT) Releases Earnings Results

KP Tissue (TSE:KPT) posted its earnings results on Thursday. The company reported C$0.22 earnings per share (EPS) 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 Stock Up 2.7%

Shares of TSE KPT traded up C$0.31 during midday trading on Friday, hitting C$11.90. The stock had a trading volume of 17,054 shares, compared to its average volume of 13,739. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of C$11.10 and a 200-day simple moving average of C$10.51. The company has a market capitalization of C$119.18 million, a PE ratio of 14.00, a P/E/G ratio of -0.88 and a beta of 0.47. KP Tissue has a 1 year low of C$8.66 and a 1 year high of C$11.95.

Analyst Ratings Changes

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

About KP Tissue

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.