Suzano S.A. · SUZ · FY2024 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2024

Suzano: Deleveraging and diversification support a solid Q2

The quarter supports a constructive operating thesis: robust EBITDA, deleveraging, stable cash costs and the Cerrado ramp-up provide support, while downstream investments add diversification. The thesis remains conditional on pulp prices, Chinese demand and execution of the mill ramp-up.

Reported After market closeNYSEBasic Materials $10.48B market cap
80quality score

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Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS $-0.56 Consensus —
EPS surprise — Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue $2.06B Consensus —
Revenue surprise — Reported versus consensus

Market reaction

event-close to next-session close
Stock move +3.4% Event window
SPY move +0.4% Same window
Abnormal move +3.0% Stock minus SPY
Volume 2.8× Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift -2.6% Up to 20 sessions
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What changed

Relative to the prior-quarter analysis, Suzano's Cerrado project had advanced into ramp-up, and management highlighted new strategic investments in Lenzing and Pactiv. The current analysis also described robust EBITDA, active deleveraging and a new 40-million-share repurchase tranche, while Chinese demand and pulp-price floors remained key concerns.

Guidance delta

Management's guidance sentiment was maintained; no quantified change was supplied.

Key takeaways

  • Management described EBITDA as robust and highlighted active deleveraging.
  • Cash costs were stable, with improvement expected as the Cerrado Ribas mill ramps up.
  • Lenzing and Pactiv investments broaden downstream exposure while management said leverage would not be affected.
  • Demand commentary was constructive for domestic paper, packaging and election-related activity, while Chinese pulp demand remained a risk.

Management priorities

  • Ramp the Cerrado Ribas mill toward full design capacity by year-end.
  • Prioritize high-return projects and continue share repurchases.
  • Develop downstream packaging and textile opportunities through organic investment and acquisitions.
  • Keep pulp inventories low and focus on price optimization.

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Earnings History

Estimate Beat Miss Match
SUZ EPS earnings history estimate and actual scatter chart 9 reported fiscal quarters and 4 future estimate-only quarters. Q1 '24 actual $0.03, None Q2 '24 actual $-0.56, None Q3 '24 actual $0.46, None Q2 '25 estimate $0.25 Q2 '25 actual $0.71, beat Q3 '25 estimate $0.32 Q3 '25 actual $0.29, miss Q4 '25 estimate $-0.09 Q4 '25 actual $0.02, beat Q1 '26 estimate $0.67 Q1 '26 actual $0.69, beat Q2 '26 estimate $0.26 Q2 '26 actual $0.28, beat Q3 '26 estimate $0.24 Q4 '26 estimate $1.32 Q1 '27 estimate $0.46 Q2 '27 estimate $0.39
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Analyst 52W Price Targets

$8.5Current
$11Low
$12.2Average
$13.4High

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Named analyst price targets

Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $8.5. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.

FirmAnalyst52W targetPrice when postedUpsideDate
JefferiesFrancisco Barbosa$13.4$9.45 +57.6%Feb 5, 2026
BradescoThiago Lofiego$11$9.71 +29.4%Aug 24, 2022

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Company context

Snapshot as of publication

Suzano S.A. is a prominent global producer and seller of eucalyptus pulp and paper products, with operations extending internationally from its base in Brazil. Its core business is structured around distinct Pulp and Paper segments. The company's extensive product portfolio includes various types of paper, such as coated and uncoated printing and writing papers, paperboards, and tissue products. Additionally, Suzano supplies market and fluff pulps, along with lignin and its byproducts. Beyond these traditional offerings, Suzano maintains a diverse range of other ventures. These encompass the research, development, and production of biofuel, the operation of port terminals, and involvement in power generation and distribution.…

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