Should I buy Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Goldman Sachs — 62% of its targets hit on this sector (66 calls tested). It aims for $64 (-4.2 %), call made on October 13, 2026, maturing on October 13, 2027 (1 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Louisiana-Pacific
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMO Capital | 70 % | +27.5 % | 10 | $94 +41% |
| RBC Capital | 69 % | +22.4 % | 16 | $104 +56% |
| DA Davidson | 47 % | +21.0 % | 15 | $99 +48% |
| Truist Securities | 44 % | +12.7 % | 9 | $89 +33% |
| B of A Securities | 44 % | +5.9 % | 9 | $101 +51% |
| UBS | 25 % | -39.8 % | 8 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 88% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 8 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $94, i.e. +40% from the current price ($67).
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on LPX, Goldman Sachs (75% hit rate, 4 scored calls), only targets $64 (call made on October 12, 2026, maturing on October 12, 2027) (-4%) in its most recent call, and $74 (call made on August 6, 2026, maturing on August 6, 2027) (+11%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 8 ratings, 1 is a sell.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on LPX
Median target $94 (+40%) · 8 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Louisiana-Pacific now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 88% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $94 (+40%), and Goldman Sachs (most reliable on LPX, 75%) targets $64. Weigh that against valuation. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Louisiana-Pacific?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($94) is still +40% above the current price ($67) (most reliable on LPX: Goldman Sachs, 75%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Louisiana-Pacific still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($67) and its estimated value: analysts target $94 on median (+40%), with 88% buys (most reliable on LPX: Goldman Sachs, 75%). Cross-check with their real reliability on LPX and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying LPX?
Even the most reliable firm on LPX, Goldman Sachs (75% hit rate, 4 scored calls), only targets $64 (call made on October 12, 2026, maturing on October 12, 2027) (-4%) in its most recent call, and $74 (call made on August 6, 2026, maturing on August 6, 2027) (+11%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
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