Rayonier Advanced Materials

RYAM · NYSE

$7.00+$0.13 (+1.89%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:30 PM ET

Prev close $6.87

RYAM analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 1 analyst over the last 12 months. 100% rate it a buy.

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12-month price target · 4 analysts

Average $14.28 (+104.0% upside)

Low: $13.13
Now: $7.00
High: $15.75

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

RYAM analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
RBC Capital	Jul 17, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$14.00 → $13.00	28%
RBC Capital	Mar 5, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$9.00 → $14.00	28%

The case for and against

Updated Oct 23, 2025

Bull case

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. anticipates an increase in Canadian volumes and has raised its 2025 guidance for the Paperboard segment to $25 million, reflecting positive market adjustments. The company's products, which are USMCA-compliant, benefit from favorable tariff conditions, while a weaker USD adds an additional $10 million contribution to its financial outlook. Overall, a quicker recovery in the ethers and acetate markets is expected, leading to an improved free cash flow outlook, enhancing the positive sentiment surrounding the company's stock.

Bear case

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. is experiencing significant challenges in its High-Yield Pulp segment, as demonstrated by an Adjusted EBITDA of ($6) million, which fell short of the forecasted ($4.8) million. Management anticipates a decline in sales volumes due to second-order tariff impacts and accelerated acetate destocking, projecting a continued decrease in both prices and volumes into 2025. Additionally, the expected oversupply in the Chinese market is likely to exacerbate these adverse conditions, contributing to a negative outlook on the company’s financial performance.

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